Intern - Brand Management, SquishPillows

Pennsylvania, USA (Hybrid)

$18/hr – $25/hrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Support brand management and product development tasks for a Jazwares internship, coordinating assets, reviews, and cross-functional updates.

  • Own organization of samples and digital assets for internal reviews and licensors.
  • Must-have: Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
  • Standout: Exposure to real projects in a creative toy company and 10-week, 40-hour schedule.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Brand Managers in collaborating with product design, packaging, and marketing teams to ensure every product stays "on-brand."
  • Help monitor project milestones and schedules to ensure our seasonal launches hit retail shelves on time.
  • Organize and track physical product samples and digital assets for internal reviews and licensor presentations
  • Coordinate the submission of designs to external licensors and track feedback to ensure we meet brand standards and style guides.
  • Draft internal updates and follow up with cross-functional partners to keep everyone aligned on project status and "next steps."
  • Assist in pulling point-of-sale (POS) data and organizing it into reports to help the team identify top-performing SKUs and growth opportunities.
  • Maintain the "Item Master" database, ensuring all product dimensions, factory info, and costs are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Help build and polish brand decks, line sheets, and sales presentations for key account meetings.
  • This job description is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

  • A genuine passion for Brand Management, Product Development, pop culture, plush, and the toy/apparel industry.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a desire to learn.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
  • Solid time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
  • Open to rising seniors in high school, undergraduate, or graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited institution.
  • Open to high school rising seniors , undergraduate , and graduate students currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution.
  • Must not have graduated prior to March 2026.
  • Must have completed at least one year of their academic program by the start of the internship (for undergraduate and graduate applicants).

Nice To Have

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is a plus.

Benefits

  • Paid internship ranging from $18.00–$25.00 per hour, based on education level.
  • Hybrid schedule : Onsite Monday–Thursday, remote on Fridays.
  • 10-week duration (Summer 2026) | 40 hours per week | June 8th - August 14th
  • Hands-on experience contributing to real projects within a dynamic, creative company.
  • Exposure to industry professionals, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
  • Participation in Jazwares Cares philanthropic initiatives.
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Jazwares, LLC

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Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with an award-winning, robust portfolio of wholly owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows, Pokémon, Star Wars, CoComelon, Fortnite, AEW, Adopt Me!, Hello Kitty, and many more. In addition to toys, offerings also include Metaverse gaming, costumes, and products for pets. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Please note that all official Jazwares employment information will always come from an email address ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any stage of the hiring process. Be cautious of unsolicited communications from unfamiliar individuals or websites, particularly those requesting sensitive personal information. Never respond to or open links from such communications.

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