Director, Marketing

Santa Monica, CA (On-site)

$120K/yr – $160K/yrDirector/Executive6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the global product strategy for a variety of Anime targeted brands in various categories.
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of the Marketing strategy - including campaigns, events, digital marketing, and PR
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure all product development time lines are adhered to, all details are properly executed, and that all parties are informed of relevant information where required
  • Work closely with the company’s Sales team, enabling them to meet their commercial objectives by providing them with appropriate tools, materials and presentations
  • Own the P&L including management of pricing, costing, profitability analysis, and SKU management
  • Undertake continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends, looking for new opportunities to grow the business
  • Guide cross-functional teams throughout the product development process to ensure brand vision is achieved

Requirements

  • 6+ years experience in product development and marketing within a consumer products organization
  • BA in marketing or related field required
  • Affinity for Anime, pop culture and a desire to bring properties to life for fans of all ages
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with experience presenting to all levels of management both within the organization and to external partners
  • Resourceful: able to self-start and get things accomplished with minimal oversight
  • Work effectively within a team environment
  • Highly organized and able to multitask
  • Have a positive, “can do” attitude
  • Proven track record of success in senior marketing roles
  • Ideally, have experience in the toy industry or working in an industry that markets kids and distributes to mass merchandisers globally.

Preferred

  • Ideally, have experience in the toy industry or working in an industry that markets kids and distributes to mass merchandisers globally.

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance program
  • Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
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JAKKS Pacific

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About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of toys and consumer products sold throughout the world, with its headquarters in Santa Monica, California. JAKKS Pacific’s popular proprietary brands include MorfBoardTM, TP BlasterTM, Disguise®, Moose Mountain®, Maui®; a wide range of entertainment-inspired products featuring premier licensed properties from the world's leading licensors, inclusive of The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., Nintendo, NBC Universal, and more; and C’est MoiTM, a new generation of clean beauty. Through JAKKS Cares, the company’s commitment to philanthropy, JAKKS is helping to make a positive impact on the lives of children. Visit us at www.jakks.com and follow us on Instagram (@jakkspacific.toys), Twitter (@jakkstoys) and Facebook (JAKKS Pacific).©2019 JAKKS Pacific, Inc. All rights reserved.

Founded in 1995
Santa Monica, California, USA
1.2K employees (231 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$120K/yr – $160K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
107 (9% of company)
Median Tenure
4.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$145M
Last Raise
$70M
Post IPO Debt, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $70M
  • Oct 2016
    Post IPO Equity
  • Mar 2014
    Post IPO Debt • $75M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
84.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
72.5%
Direct
22.2%
Referral
2.6%
Social
2.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.2K

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Director, Marketing

JAKKS Pacific · Santa Monica, CA · On-site