Senior Manager, Global Creative and Product Development Operations – Licensed Merchandise

Job Description:

  • Team management and experience coaching
  • Detailed understanding of the product development processes, production, and manufacturing, timelines
  • Lead full concept to production lifecycle for creative assets , ensuring teams deliver on time, on budget and at scale
  • Design and implement streamlined workflows to improve speed, consistency and quality
  • Lead the planning and development of style guides, creative assets, PD tools, and serving as the primary driver behind the creation process
  • Collaborate with external agencies to source talent and manage the execution of creative projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and objectives
  • Guide creative collaboration throughout the project lifecycle
  • Lead all stages of product development across all categories for any licensing deal or collaborations
  • Undertake general design tasks to support Licensing team’s efforts, including but not limited to branding, packaging, promotional and marketing collateral trade show needs, and sales materials

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Design, Marketing, or a related field
  • Proven experience (15-20 years) in a creative leadership role, within the licensing and consumer products industry
  • Proficiency in project management tools
  • Strong project management abilities, including the capacity to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • A strategic mindset with a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and brand positioning
  • Gaming or Entertainment experience preferred
  • Proven experience to manage studios (film, series or game) in the creation of product development

Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Employee discounts for Sony products
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