Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with product design, packaging design, marketing, licensing, and other internal team partners to create a product that is the best fit for the brand
• Under direction or supervision of Brand Manager, assist and collaborate with Product Development Managers through all aspects of product development, from concept to market and ensure that concept phase and production phases align
• Utilize project management software for assigned projects
• In partnership with (Sr.) Global Brand Associate, manage licensing portal submissions and work with the internal team(s) to ensure timely brand compliance.
• In partnership with (Sr.) Global Brand Associate, help coordinate design approvals with respective licensors and/or stake holders throughout the development process
• Consistently follow up with brand and cross-functional teams to communicate project status, updates, issues, and opportunities to the broader organization
• Maintain communication with licensors and work with them throughout the product development process.
• Assist Brand Manager in evaluating the competitive landscape and industry trends to help drive strategic decisions around product development and customer execution.
• Analyze point-of-sale data by product line, SKU, and retailers to determine growth opportunities and new product segments.
• Provide consumer, category, and competitive insights and co-develop targeted retail exclusives plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, advertising or another related field preferred
• 2+ years of product development, product management, brand development, project management or relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience in a consumer products industry
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office & G-Suite
• Knowledge of digital rights management systems
• Able to multitask, organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to work independently or collaboratively
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Articulate and eloquent speaking skills that can engage an audience
• Can easily adapt to shifting priorities, and can manage multiple priorities at one time while simultaneously working on multiple projects/tasks and meeting deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong Analytical Skills with a deep understanding of tracking and measuring metrics

Preferred

• Previous experience in a consumer goods industry, preferably toys, or games
• Multilingual a plus