Softlines Designer
Paramount, New York, NY, United States
Overview
The Designer, Global Softlines supports creative development across global fashion and accessories categories that bring Paramount’s iconic IP to life at retail worldwide. This role contributes across the full softlines creative process—from concept through final approval—ensuring high-quality product execution across apparel, bags, sleepwear, pet, and related fashion-driven categories. This designer drives creative excellence, brand integrity, and commercial relevance while partnering closely with licensees and cross-functional teams to ensure product aligns with franchise strategy, consumer insights, and global market needs. The role is highly hands-on, actively concepting, designing, providing art direction, and reviewing submissions to maintain consistent brand expression and elevated product quality. Working collaboratively within the Softlines team, this position supports a robust creative culture and requires deep creative instincts, trend awareness, and the ability to partner successfully across internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities
Lead Creative development and approvals across global softlines categories including apparel, accessories, and footwear Serve as a subject-matter expert on Paramount’s IP stories, strategies, rules, and guidelines, ensuring all softlines product is on-brand and franchise-aligned Create original exploratory design concepts, graphics, and visual direction to inspire licensees and elevate product quality Define seasonal direction, trend POVs, and category standards across softlines Partner with Brand, Retail, Sales, and Marketing teams to support pitches and develop retailer-specific creative presentations Identify whitespace opportunities, emerging trends, and new product formats to drive innovation Participate in key partner meetings and milestone reviews to drive creative alignment and elevate execution Manage creative asset allocation and oversee organization of samples and approvals Proactively partner with team leaders across all design disciplines within the Global Creative Group to share assets and develop aligned creative strategies Ensure global brand consistency while adapting to regional market and retail needs Provide hands-on design work including graphic layouts, apparel applications, print techniques, trims, and hangtag direction Guide licensees on materials, fabrication, embellishment techniques, and construction considerations Support trend forecasting and competitive analysis to inform creative direction Maintain awareness of manufacturing processes, costing implications, and retail positioning Regularly conduct retail market audits and competitive analysis to evaluate product positioning, identify emerging trends, and ensure all design work remains commercially competitive and trend relevant Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Graphic, or Product Design (or related) 3+ years experience in softlines design or licensed consumer products, preferably within entertainment brand or licensee Additional Qualifications
Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to design and develop branded apparel and accessories from concept through production Strong track record managing creative approvals and working with licensees Deep understanding of the licensing industry and global retail landscape Hands-on mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) as well as proficiency in MS Office platforms Strong knowledge of apparel construction, graphic applications, and softlines production processes Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Meticulous attention to detail and deep respect for brand equity Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions. Additional Information Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 82,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible. What We Offer: Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits Generous paid time off. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events. Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace. Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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The Designer, Global Softlines supports creative development across global fashion and accessories categories that bring Paramount’s iconic IP to life at retail worldwide. This role contributes across the full softlines creative process—from concept through final approval—ensuring high-quality product execution across apparel, bags, sleepwear, pet, and related fashion-driven categories. This designer drives creative excellence, brand integrity, and commercial relevance while partnering closely with licensees and cross-functional teams to ensure product aligns with franchise strategy, consumer insights, and global market needs. The role is highly hands-on, actively concepting, designing, providing art direction, and reviewing submissions to maintain consistent brand expression and elevated product quality. Working collaboratively within the Softlines team, this position supports a robust creative culture and requires deep creative instincts, trend awareness, and the ability to partner successfully across internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities
Lead Creative development and approvals across global softlines categories including apparel, accessories, and footwear Serve as a subject-matter expert on Paramount’s IP stories, strategies, rules, and guidelines, ensuring all softlines product is on-brand and franchise-aligned Create original exploratory design concepts, graphics, and visual direction to inspire licensees and elevate product quality Define seasonal direction, trend POVs, and category standards across softlines Partner with Brand, Retail, Sales, and Marketing teams to support pitches and develop retailer-specific creative presentations Identify whitespace opportunities, emerging trends, and new product formats to drive innovation Participate in key partner meetings and milestone reviews to drive creative alignment and elevate execution Manage creative asset allocation and oversee organization of samples and approvals Proactively partner with team leaders across all design disciplines within the Global Creative Group to share assets and develop aligned creative strategies Ensure global brand consistency while adapting to regional market and retail needs Provide hands-on design work including graphic layouts, apparel applications, print techniques, trims, and hangtag direction Guide licensees on materials, fabrication, embellishment techniques, and construction considerations Support trend forecasting and competitive analysis to inform creative direction Maintain awareness of manufacturing processes, costing implications, and retail positioning Regularly conduct retail market audits and competitive analysis to evaluate product positioning, identify emerging trends, and ensure all design work remains commercially competitive and trend relevant Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Graphic, or Product Design (or related) 3+ years experience in softlines design or licensed consumer products, preferably within entertainment brand or licensee Additional Qualifications
Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to design and develop branded apparel and accessories from concept through production Strong track record managing creative approvals and working with licensees Deep understanding of the licensing industry and global retail landscape Hands-on mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) as well as proficiency in MS Office platforms Strong knowledge of apparel construction, graphic applications, and softlines production processes Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Meticulous attention to detail and deep respect for brand equity Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions. Additional Information Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 82,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible. What We Offer: Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits Generous paid time off. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events. Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace. Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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