Location: Burbank, CA
Company: NR Consulting
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collectibles. We're based in Everett, WA, where we have a store that delights kids of all ages (kids at heart included). We currently hold hundreds of licenses for franchises ranging from Marvel to Harry Potter, giving us the rights to create tens of thousands of characters-one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry.
We take your favorite characters and turn them into adorable, or sometimes scary, collectible figures. Our most famous line, Pop! Vinyl has millions of fans around the world. Overview: The Designer takes the initiative to hone their understanding of the Funko brand esthetic and quality for the licenses they will work on across various product
lines. This role designs and creates artwork for a variety of products and lines. This job requires daily interaction with other Designers, Sculptors, Packaging Artists, and Project Managers.
They need a solid understanding of the POP rules and stylization when creating their products and will require minimal art direction. The Designer will report to the Art Directors; they will work with the Art Director to achieve creative and artistic goals. The Designer takes initiative to hone their understanding of the Funko brand esthetic and quality for the licenses they will work on across various product lines. This role designs and creates artwork for a variety of products and lines. This
job requires daily interaction with other Designers, Sculptors, Packaging Artists, and Project Managers.
They need to possess a solid understanding of the POP rules and stylization when creating their products and will require minimal art direction when doing so. The Designer will report to the Art Directors; they will work together with the Senior Art Director to achieve creative and artistic goals. What You'll Do: ---A Designer will have knowledge and fluency of all Funko brands and form factors, including Pop! rules, and stylization for design. ---Understanding of creative and production processes involved in the production of toys and collectibles across all Funko hard lines.
---Understanding of creative, patterning, construction, materials, and production process involved in the production of plush goods, in a variety of plush form factors, across all Funko soft lines. ---Willingness to take feedback and rework material while maintaining a fresh perspective. ---Communicate progress of work to appropriate production staff and ensure all deadlines are met. ---Ensure all artwork is properly backed up, organized, and stored appropriately. ---When requested, create and present innovative ideas to enhance visual concepts and designs. ---Show strong ability to create and develop concepts and creative ideas through various visual formats within a speedy timeline requiring minimal art direction or critique.
---Vital research and planning skills and the ability to apply these to ongoing Funko projects. ---Has excellent communication skills with the ability to work with various people across multiple teams, including sculptors and project managers, to ensure the efficient production of Funko's product lines. ---Interactions include working with other departments at Funko to help ensure efficiency and attention to detail, so production is smooth and free-flowing.
---Strong drawing skills and a thorough understanding of anatomy and perspective ---Ability to focus on other areas of Art Creation, including Illustration, Original IP, and Logo Design. ---Will need to have an interest and knowledge of pop culture and entertainment. ---Create detailed turns of the characters to display design work. ---Maintain ownership of work from concept through final delivery while appropriately communicating with supervisor to ensure alignment. What You'll Bring: ---3 to 5 years of related experience as a Concept Artist or Designer within the field of character design and/or toy and plush development.
---A Bachelor's of Applied Arts Degree or related business experience in the field is highly recommended. ---Thorough design foundation including knowledge of perspective, composition, painting, lighting, and color theory. ---Proficiency in industry-standard programs and software Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other graphic editing/design software. ---Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ---Is a team player, who genuinely enjoys working with others and collaborating on designs with all creative team designers and directors.
---Versed and on top of current trends (gaming, art, pop culture, design & typography, advertising, sports, automotive, social media, digital, entertainment, etc. ) ---Demonstrate ability to translate core branding equities and tone through a variety of design esthetics. ---Openness to learning from others and courage to inspire others. ---Relentless passion and enthusiasm for the work, finding solutions, and always striving to make it better and more impactful. ---You are reliable and passionate about your work and have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines and expectations.
---Works well in a fast-paced production environment under pressure. ---The ability to think and design from concept to finish independently. ---A portfolio that demonstrates the seasoned design and creative skills required ---Basic knowledge of production tools and pipelines Salary Information The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $35.10 - $44.23 hourly. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. What Funko Offers Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can't wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves?
We know how you feel! Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, interaction (including pregnancy), interactionual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Work Environment The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. What Funko Offers Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company.
Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can't wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel! Funko is an equal opportunity employer. We know that every superhero has a unique origin story and the diversity of these stories enrich what we do. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
