Our Entertainment client is seeking a Industrial Designer to join their team for the next 5 months, 40 hours/week. This role is hybrid onsite 3 days a week in Universal City, CA. 

Role Summary
The Industrial Designer will serve as a key design subject matter expert supporting publishing and board game categories across multiple entertainment properties and global regions. This role combines strong graphic design expertise with a deep understanding of licensing and consumer products to guide product development from concept through approval and execution. The position involves close collaboration with internal partners and external licensees, requiring excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail while managing multiple projects and timelines.

Top Must Have Skills

Advanced graphic design expertise, including typography, layout, and visual storytelling
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, partners, and deadlines
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
High attention to detail and accuracy throughout the design and approval process
Experience in licensing, preferably within consumer products or entertainment

Additional Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience in licensing and manufacturing
Bachelor degree in design or related field
Experience in the entertainment industry, especially with license based consumer products
Knowledge of product manufacturing processes and materials
Strong portfolio demonstrating 2D graphic design in publishing and or board games
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Experience with InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Experience with drawings, overlays, or illustration is a plus
Familiarity with digital product approval systems such as Mediabox
Background working with major companies or consumer product brands preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the design subject matter expert for publishing and board game categories, including execution, materials, fabrication, and 2D design
Develop product design solutions aligned with franchise and property roadmaps
Conceptualize and execute product ideas from initial concept through final delivery
Review and provide feedback on product submissions using internal digital systems
Guide licensees by understanding their design and manufacturing capabilities
Ensure designs align with brand guidelines, property assets, and storytelling objectives
Prepare presentation materials and assets for product reviews and stakeholder meetings
Provide detailed design direction, revisions, and overlays throughout the approval lifecycle
Manage workflow, timelines, and prioritization across multiple projects and regions
Drive innovation by staying current on publishing and board game trends and competitive landscape
Facilitate kickoff meetings and maintain ongoing communication with licensees
Create and distribute meeting recaps and share insights with global teams
Collaborate with category and business partners to support licensor selection and product quality
Maintain accuracy and efficiency in the product approval process, ensuring timely execution
Contribute original design work as needed across assigned projects

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

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Meggan Sharma - Recruiter, National Delivery

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.



This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 06/12/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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