Manages Loungefly’s graphic design team, providing creative direction for innovative product concepts aligned with brand standards. Coaches designers, prioritizes work, contributes to product creation and revisions, collaborates cross-functionally, reports project status, resolves workflow challenges, and drives creative initiatives that strengthen product storytelling and brand impact.
Funko Overview
Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.
But what does Funko do?
Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of licenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.
As the Manager, Creative, you will be responsible for managing Loungefly’s team of Graphic Designers in the creation of innovative product designs, guiding the team on task prioritization and communicating project expectations. You will be responsible for coaching and developing a team of high-performing graphic designers to achieve business outcomes. You will demonstrate cross-functional leadership in communicating projects statuses and helping to bring about process improvements within the overall product go-to-market strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills, expert-level skills in graphic design, thrives in high growth environments where priorities shift quickly, and has a passion for storytelling, creative design and softlines products. This role will report to and work closely with the Sr. Creative Director of Loungefly’s Creative team.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and provide strategic graphic design direction, inspiring the team to deliver innovative product concepts and designs that are rooted in creativity and aligned with brand standards.
- As needed, directly contribute to product creation and graphic revisions to ensure deadlines and creative objectives are successfully met.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure the designs are in line with the product briefs and are aligned with market trends.
- Works collaboratively with Senior Product Operations manager in preparing and reporting both internally and externally on project status in the product creation life-cycle.
- Proactively anticipates and identifies challenges in the design process and effectively resolves issues through appropriate actions and communications.
- Execute key creative product initiatives, driving innovation and elevating overall product storytelling and brand impact.
What You’ll Bring
- Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop).
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Product Design or Development (or similar degree) or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 - 6 years of experience in fashion/softlines creative or product design and development or related experience.
- 1 - 3 years direct leadership experience managing and coaching a creative product team or similar
- Possess a great eye for fashion/style, new trends and techniques
- Excellent strong written and verbal communication skills, and a practical, common-sense approach to getting things done
- Ability to lead a creative team in creative production workflow process.
- High attention to details and strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
Salary Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $90,610 - $110,500 annually. 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, sex (including pregnancy), sexual 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.
This on-site position is based in Burbank, CA. Local candidates will be considered first.
Funko Burbank, California, USA Office
3601 W Olive St., 5th Floor, Burbank, United States, 91505
Funko Los Angeles, California, USA Office
6201 Hollywood Blvd, , Los Angeles, CA , United States, 90028
Funko Los Angeles, California, USA Office
6201 Hollywood Blvd #100, Los Angeles, United States, 90028
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