Funko · 8 hours ago
Manager, Graphic Design
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
Required
7+ years of experience in graphic design at an in-house or agency creative environment
Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing creative teams with direct or indirect authority
Strong skills in visual design, layout, typography, and brand storytelling across digital and print
Expertise in marketing creative for DTC, social, retail, and paid media
Ability to balance hands-on design with leadership, delegation, and resource management
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize and pivot in a fast-paced environment
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Strong communication skills and confidence in presenting work to creative and cross-functional stakeholders
Preferred
Experience working with licensed entertainment brands (Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros., etc.) preferred
Knowledge of Figma, After Effects, and project management tools is a plus
Benefits
Full benefits
401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
Company
Funko
Funko provides branded pop culture products to a diverse range of consumers and retail channels.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$263MKey Investors
TCG
2022-05-05Post Ipo Secondary· $263M
2017-11-01IPO
2015-11-02Acquired
Recent News
2025-12-13
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