Posted 4 months ago
Production Artist, Plush
@ Youtooz
Vancouver, BC · Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB
Overview
Youtooz is hiring a full-time Production Artist for plush product development. The role creates production-ready character turnarounds in Adobe Illustrator, reviews factory samples, and coordinates with manufacturing partners in English and Mandarin.
Pay:
$50,000–$65,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Create production-ready character turnarounds in Adobe Illustrator
- Produce plush specification sheets and manufacturing documentation
- Prepare sample feedback sheets for factory revisions
- Translate production communication between English and Mandarin
Requirements summary:
- Exceptional Adobe Illustrator skills with advanced vector drawing
- Strong character turnaround experience
- Excellent understanding of anatomy and character design
- Fluent in English and Mandarin
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · rippling
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-12
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Job details
| Department | Product management |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, Mandarin |
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Youtooz
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Youtooz turns the joy of internet culture into amazing products that people love.
Full company description
We create high-quality collectibles for the heroes and role models of the internet - memes, content creators, music artists, licensed IPs, and more. Our mission is to bring to life the most memorable moments and personalities that bring you joy, to proudly display on your desk at work, your shelf in your bedroom, or even in your living room for everyone to see. Since our launch in 2019, we’ve released more than 400 unique figures, all limited edition drops, and have built an amazing community of creators, artists and fans that continue to drive our mission forward. We believe that together, we can create the joy in anything.
- LinkedIn followers
- 7,301
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 67
- Reported office locations
- Vancouver, BC V6C 3N2, CA
- 1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite #715 PMB 669, Miami, Florida 33131, US
- Business categories
- Media and Entertainment
- Toys
- Other recorded names
- Youtooz
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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We create high-quality collectibles for the heroes and role models of the internet - memes, content creators, music artists, licensed IPs, and more. Our mission is to bring to life the most memorable moments and personalities that bring you joy, to proudly display on your desk at work, your shelf in your bedroom, or even in your living room for everyone to see. Since our launch in 2019, we’ve released more than 400…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2019 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Youtooz creates designer toys for the heroes and role models of the internet — Youtubers, Instagram influencers, celebrities, athletes, rappers, and more. Our mission is to bring the people you already love to watch and keep up with on the internet in real life, on your desk at work, your shelf in your bedroom or even in your living room for everyone to see. Youtooz are incredibly personal and unique to each creator and customer and comes with a variety of unique perks.
As a Production Artist, you'll help bring approved concept artwork through every stage of plush product development by creating production-ready artwork, reviewing factory samples, and collaborating with our internal production team and manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate is an outstanding Adobe Illustrator artist with excellent vector drawing and character turnaround skills. Experience in the plush, toy or soft goods industry is a bonus.
Responsibilities
- Create clean, production-ready character turnarounds in Adobe Illustrator
- Produce plush specification sheets and manufacturing documentation
- Prepare clear, organized sample feedback sheets for factory revisions
- Translate written communication, production notes, and feedback between English and Mandarin to support collaboration with our manufacturing partners
- Support turnaround creation and sample reviews based on team priorities
- Assist with factory communication and production problem-solving
- Help improve production documentation, templates, and internal workflows
Requirements
- Exceptional Adobe Illustrator skills with advanced vector drawing ability
- Strong experience creating clean, accurate character turnarounds with Adobe Illustrator
- Excellent understanding of anatomy, construction, proportion, and character design
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Comfortable learning new skills and adapting to changing priorities
- Fluent in English and Mandarin
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience in plush, toys, softlines, collectibles, apparel, or consumer product manufacturing.
- Experience creating manufacturing documentation or specification sheets.
- Experience reviewing physical product samples.
- Experience communicating with overseas manufacturers.
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