Manager Digital Product Design (Digital Sculpting)
We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.
About the Team
The Digital Sculpting team brings Hasbro’s characters and iconic brands to life through world-class 3D sculpting and craftsmanship. We combine artistry with technical expertise, shaping likeness, anatomy, proportion and detail into production-ready designs for toys and collectibles. Working closely with Engineering, Model Shop and manufacturing partners, we turn digital creations into physical products made to be loved, played with and collected.
Job Overview
The Manager, Digital Product Design is a creative and technical leader responsible for driving the digital sculpting vision for licensed and owned consumer products. This role oversees the development of high-quality digital sculpts from concept through production, ensuring accurate character likeness, manufacturability, and adherence to licensor requirements. The Manager will lead and mentor a team of digital sculptors, manage external vendor relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally with design, engineering, and development teams to deliver world-class products on schedule.
Location and Work Arrangement
This role is based at our Hong Kong office and follows a hybrid schedule designed to support in-person collaboration. Employees are expected to work onsite on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with the flexibility to work remotely or onsite on Mondays and Fridays.
What You'll Do
- Creative & Technical Leadership
- Lead digital sculpting development for licensed and owned brands across multiple product lines.
- Establish and uphold best practices for digital sculpting workflows, tools, and asset management.
- Ensure sculpted assets meet creative intent, licensor guidelines, engineering constraints, and manufacturing requirements.
- Demonstrate expert-level ability to capture accurate character likeness and translate 2D reference into compelling 3D sculpts.
- Candidates must demonstrate excellent English proficiency, with strong fluency in both Mandarin and Cantonese.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or equivalent degree in a digital medium, including Visual Effects, Animation, Game Development, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in digital sculpting for consumer products; toy industry experience strongly preferred.
- Expert-level proficiency in ZBrush with a strong portfolio demonstrating original consumer product development.
- Deep understanding of engineering principles and consumer products manufacturing processes related to sculpted assets and production tooling.
- Proven experience capturing accurate character likeness for licensed figure development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Team Management & Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of digital sculptors, providing creative direction, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
- Balance team workloads across multiple projects with shifting priorities and timelines.
- Foster a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented team culture.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Design, Engineering, Model Shop, Project Management, and Global Development teams to ensure seamless product execution.
- Communicate project status, risks, and milestones clearly to internal stakeholders.
- Ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with licensor approvals and deliverables.
Vendor & External Partner Management
- Develop, manage, and maintain a global network of external sculpting and prototyping vendors.
- Review and provide feedback on vendor work to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to brand standards.
- Support sourcing strategies related to digital sculpting and model development.
Process & Program Development
- Drive continuous improvement in digital sculpting processes, tools, and documentation.
- Lead the development and management of an internship program in partnership with local colleges and universities, including recruitment, mentorship, and curriculum alignment.
What You'll Bring
- Experience working with major licensed brands and licensors.
- Familiarity with downstream manufacturing processes including, paint operations, and mass production.
- Experience building or scaling creative teams and internship programs.
- Knowledge of additional 3D software platforms and digital production pipelines.
Who We Are
We’re a team of creators, storytellers, and innovators united under the Hasbro family and home to beloved brands, AAA digital games studios and immersive experiences that spark imagination across generations. Together, we’re committed to a culture rooted in creativity, excellence, curiosity, and inclusion, and where every employee is empowered to think boldly, act with integrity, and spark joy for all.
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