Director - Games Brand and Lifecycle Management

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead the Games brand portfolio strategy and growth, directing brand managers, product development, and cross-functional execution.

  • Own the long-term strategy and growth initiatives for the Games portfolio.
  • 8+ years in brand management in toys, games, or consumer products.
  • Standout: Lead Brand Managers and coordinate cross-functional launches with licensors and international teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the long-term strategy for the Games portfolio
  • Identify new brand opportunities, product concepts, and growth initiatives
  • Establish category positioning and competitive differentiation
  • Set performance targets and monitor results against business objectives
  • Lead and develop Brand Managers responsible for Games brands
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight of brand plans
  • Allocate resources based on priorities, performance, and growth potential
  • Guide the product development pipeline for Games brands
  • Partner with R&D and design teams to bring innovative concepts to market
  • Ensure products align with consumer trends, play patterns, and market demand

Requirements

  • 8+ years of brand management experience in toys, games, or consumer products
  • Leadership experience managing teams and portfolios
  • Proven success driving category growth and innovation
  • Strong strategic, financial, and analytical capabilities
  • Executive-level communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with licensed brands preferred

Preferred

    Benefits

    • 401(k) with company matching
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered
    • Life insurance
    • Flexible spending and health savings accounts to manage your healthcare costs
    • Paid time off to recharge when you need it
    • Join a fun, dynamic and creative industry—working with toys and games brings its own rewards
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    Goliath

    🎲 Welcome to Goliath – where innovation lives! 🚀 Founded in 1980, we are one of the few family-owned global toy and game companies. Our journey began with a simple mission: bringing fun to every household. Today, we stand as a creator, manufacturer, and distributor of a wide array of products that spark creativity and challenge minds. Goliath operates globally with offices in key locations around the world and does business in over 100 countries.At Goliath, we innovate across all play categories. Our brands like The Floor is Lava, Wahu, NexCube, Sequence, Phlat Ball, Triominos, Gator Golf, Pop the Pig, Doggie Doo, Gooey Looey, and Let’s Go Fishin' have become popular household names. Our portfolio features toys, games, and outdoor products. We make these experiences from our own imaginative IPs, work together with the best inventors, and bring popular licenses to life, ensuring every product delivers a unique blend of fun, learning, and adventure.We've expanded our family through strategic acquisitions like Pressman; JAX Games; Endless Games; Tucker Toys in the US; Vivid Toy Group in the UK; Crown & Andrews, Wahu, and Colorific in Australia; and Elephanta in New Zealand. Each addition has been a step towards diversifying our offerings and strengthening our global presence.🔗 Connect with Us: Let's play, let's connect, and be Clever Together. Visit us at www.goliathgames.com!

    Founded in 1980
    Hattem, Gelderland, NLD
    268 employees (75 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    75.3K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    36.5%
    Direct
    41.2%
    Referral
    13.6%
    Social
    7%
    Paid
    1.3%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~268

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    41 (15% of company)