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Product Design Intern – Five Nights at Freddy’s | Jazwares
The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Jazwares, located in Plantation, FL, operating on a hybrid schedule. Jazwares is a leading global toy manufacturer, creating play experiences with popular brands such as Five Nights at Freddy’s, Squishmallows, and Pokémon. This role offers hands-on experience embedded within the Product Design Team, moving through the entire product lifecycle for plush and plastic lines to bring popular game characters into the toy aisle.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid: Plantation, FL
• Pay: $18–$25 hourly
• Team: Product Design Team
• Mission: Transform Five Nights at Freddy’s characters from video game concepts into tangible plush and plastic toy products through the entire product lifecycle.
• Tech Stack: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator), ZBrush, Blender, Keyshot, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
What You’ll Actually Do
• Contribute to Concept Development: Brainstorm and contribute to the creation of innovative toy concepts aligned with market trends and consumer preferences.
• Generate Visualizations: Create sketches and digital renderings of toy concepts, ensuring visual appeal and adherence to design specifications.
• Develop 3D Models: Produce accurate and feasible 3D models of toy designs using industry-standard software for mass production.
• Document Design Specifications: Create and update detailed Product Design Specifications for manufacturing, ensuring clear communication to the production team.
• Review Prototypes: Participate in reviewing physical samples and sculptures, providing feedback on design elements, functionality, and overall quality.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school rising senior, undergraduate, or graduate student) and must not have graduated prior to March 2026. Undergraduate and graduate applicants must have completed at least one year of their academic program. Genuine passion for Toy Design, Five Nights at Freddy’s lore, and pop culture, with an interest in action figures, collectibles, plush, and play-based storytelling.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Skills: Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator). Strong attention to detail combined with a desire to learn manufacturing constraints, articulation, and safety standards. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for presenting creative ideas and receiving constructive feedback. Solid time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Bonus: Experience with 3D modeling/rendering software (e.g., ZBrush, Blender, or Keyshot). Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.