PD Designer, Softlines, EMEA (22 Month FTC)

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Is this the role for you?

Paramount Consumer Products oversees licensing, product development, and brand management across a wide range of well‑known Paramount brands, including PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Garfield, Avatar, Star Trek, MTV, Comedy Central, CBS, and Paramount Pictures.

As a Designer, you will support the development of products across categories such as Back to School, Accessories, Home, Footwear, Apparel, and Seasonal. You will be involved from early ideas through to production, working with colleagues and external partners to create products that meet brand standards and reflect consumer and market needs.

What will you be doing?

• Manage product approval processes across multiple categories, from concept through to production.
• Share clear design guidance and constructive feedback with licensees to support brand consistency and product quality.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners to support practical design solutions and business goals.
• Support business and retail teams with design pitches, working with retailers to develop relevant and considered product ranges.
• Research, develop, and deliver original creative projects where needed, including identifying gaps in available assets.
• Create and maintain tools that support efficient product development processes, such as training materials and brand guides, tailored to regional needs.
• Work closely with Account Managers and the BALA team to ensure product development aligns with contractual agreements.
• Stay informed about design, creative, and product development trends, identifying new product categories and opportunities where appropriate.
• Research consumer trends and competitor products to help inform design direction and highlight regional insights and gaps.
• Coordinate sample management, including organising products for trade shows, partner meetings, and marketing or PR activity.
• Continuously look for ways to improve creative output by exploring new approaches that are relevant, practical, and aligned with business needs.
• Contribute design perspectives in key meetings, including retail meetings and partner sessions.

What are we looking for?

• A Technical qualification related to design or product development.
• Experience working in product development, ideally within a licensing environment.
• A good understanding of the licensing industry, including contracts and agreements.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• An additional language is an advantage.
• Experience in children’s product development is beneficial.
• Experience working with retail partners and retail-focused design.

How you work

• Able to manage multiple projects at different stages with strong organisation and time management skills.
• Comfortable making decisions and prioritising tasks in a fast‑paced environment with deadlines.
• Approaches work with a positive, practical, and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Able to work independently while remaining flexible and open to feedback.
• A supportive team member who responds promptly and collaborates well with others.
• Brings creativity to product development and keeps up with relevant trends.
• Enjoys finding thoughtful and practical solutions to product development challenges.

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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.

• 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.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. 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.

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