Associate Designer

Description

• An Associate 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 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 strong 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. 

• 1 to 3 years of related experience as a Concept Artist or Designer within the field of character design and/or toy 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. Experience with ZBrush is a plus. 
• Strong 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 

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.