Steve Guerra

Dynamic Designer with 7+ years experience in Plastic and soft goods. Proficiency in conceptualizing imaginative play experiences from initial sketch to development.

Designer | Girls Team at Jazwares (2021-06 – 2025-09)

• Responsible for conceptualizing, developing and creating Playsets for licensed and non Licensed brands.
• Closely Working with Product Development helping review and approve designs, revisions and submission.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional team to achieve alignment on projects.
• Create trends/moodboards, research & identifies new and emerging trends especially in POP Culture and shop market for inspiration.

Senior Designer | Pokemón Movie at Wicked Cool Toys (2018-02 – 2018-10)

• Responsible for Conceptualizing unique stylize plush for Pokemón Movie. Working closely with Licensor for approval.
• Working with U.S. Vendors and Hong Kong Factory directly in the creation of Electronic plush toy design.

Designer | Girls Team and Innovation Team at Jakks Pacific (2014-06 – 2018-01)

• Responsible for conceptualizing, developing and creating for Black & Decker licensed Brand. Re-imagining Evergreen product and new product.
• Developed Internal Intellectual Properties.
• Pitched for major licensed brands. Coming up with new product ideas and creating samples with Hong Kong factory or Local Vendors.

Bachelors in Toy Design – Otis College of Art and Design (2019)

Associate Art Degree in Art – Santa Monica College (2006)