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Funko · 4 hours ago

Manager, Graphic Design

Burbank, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

Funko is a global purveyor of pop culture, creating license-driven collectibles and accessories. The Manager, Graphic Design plays a pivotal role in leading and developing Funko’s in-house design team, driving creative excellence across various channels while balancing hands-on design work with leadership responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Guide and mentor a team of Graphic Designers, providing day-to-day guidance, design feedback, and professional development to elevate creative quality and output

Oversee design execution across DTC, retail, paid media, email, and social marketing campaigns—ensuring assets are on-brand, on-brief, and aligned with licensor guidelines

Support the Art Director in translating campaign concepts into high-quality creative deliverables while managing timelines, reviews, and approvals

Manage creative workflow and resourcing, assigning projects based on team capacity, priorities, and business needs to ensure timely delivery

Collaborate cross-functionally with Integrated Marketing, eCommerce, Copy, and Photography teams to deliver cohesive, integrated campaigns

Maintain and evolve Funko’s brand style guide, templates, and design systems to drive creative consistency and efficiency

Champion process improvements, identifying bottlenecks and implementing tools and workflows that enhance productivity and team collaboration

Ensure compliance with licensor brand protocols, reviewing and refining creative to meet partner requirements and uphold Funko’s visual standards

Stay ahead of design trends and emerging tools, inspiring the team with new ideas and innovations in brand and digital design

Qualification

Graphic DesignAdobe Creative SuiteTeam LeadershipVisual DesignBrand StorytellingMarketing CreativeCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCollaboration