Director, Marketing & Franchise Operations at Spin Master | Los Angeles, CA | $150K/yr – $180K/yr

Director, Marketing & Franchise Operations

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $180K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Job Summary

Drive franchise, creative, and category operations by turning strategies into action plans and coordinating cross-functional execution.

Own cross-functional planning and governance across franchise, creative, and category teams.
Must-have: 8+ years in brand/operations with complex project management.
Standout: Budget ownership and timeline management across global launches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Partner with franchise, creative and category leadership to support planning processes by providing operational oversight and managing key deliverables.
Translate high-level franchise strategies and go-to-market roadmap into actionable project plans, timelines, and budgets for all cross-functional teams.
Establish and manage the operating rhythm for the franchise, creative and category management team, including planning calendars, key milestone tracking, and meeting cadences.
Develop and implement standardized processes and tools (e.g., project trackers, asset management systems, approval workflows) to drive efficiency and operational excellence.
Proactively identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, ensuring initiatives remain on schedule and within budget.
Act as the central operational hub and primary point of contact for franchise, creative and category management-related activities, ensuring clear communication between Content, Consumer Products, Sales, Global Brand, Marketing, and International teams.
Lead cross-functional team meetings to ensure all stakeholders are aligned on priorities, timelines, and responsibilities.
Manage the creation and distribution of core franchise, creative and licensing plan materials, including brand guidelines, planning calendars, licensing go-to-market and asset toolkits, ensuring all teams have the information they need to execute.
Oversee the approvals process for creative and franchise marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency and timely feedback.
Manage budgets, including tracking invoices and providing regular financial updates to leadership.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in a brand operations, marketing operations, project management, or franchise management role, preferably within the entertainment, toy, or consumer products industry.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing operational processes and tools to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building consensus and driving alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams.
A strategic thinker with an operational mindset; able to understand the big picture and master the details required to get there.
Experience managing budgets and complex project schedules.

Benefits

Growth and Career Opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
Comprehensive Benefits
Other fun Perks!

Compensation

USD 150000-180000 YEAR
The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in California is $150,000 to $180,000 Per Annum. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc.

Spin Master

3.2 Glassdoor

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With worldwide toy distribution, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including PAW Patrol®, Melissa & Doug®, Bakugan® and Rubik's® Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties. Through its in-house entertainment studio, the company creates and produces captivating multiplatform content including powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. With an established presence in digital games anchored by Toca Boca® and PiknikTM, Spin Master engages 60 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,500 team members globally.

Founded in 1994

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

3.1K employees (830 in marketing)

www.spinmaster.com

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