Brand Manager - Trends

Jazwares Careers • Culver City, CA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Brand Manager, you will lead end-to-end product execution for a high-growth portfolio of trend-driven brands. Manage plush and plastic lines from concept to shelf, bringing emerging pop culture and entertainment trends to market at global retail.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product development, brand management, or project management within the consumer products industry
• Strong knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, cross-functional projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment as a highly adaptable and organized professional
• Robust analytical and critical thinking skills with a demonstrated capability to measure metrics, evaluate information, and proactively formulate strategic recommendations
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulately engage, influence, and collaborate with diverse individuals at all organizational levels
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite, with knowledge of digital rights management systems highly preferred
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and excellent attention to detail, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in an industry-related field is a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day product development from concept to market, ensuring concept and production phases align while collaborating with cross-functional teams including product design, packaging design, and marketing
• Act as the primary liaison with licensors by managing portal submissions, coordinating design approvals, and building strong relationships to ensure brand integrity and adherence to development schedules
• Analyze point-of-sale data, industry trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities, co-develop retail exclusive plans, and formulate strategic product positioning
• Manage product line plans and track project expenditures by requesting, documenting, and negotiating 3D model, tooling, and product unit costs with global Product Managers and external partners to ensure profitability
• Collaborate with the Sales team to gather domestic and international input, proactively manage inventory, participate in key account calls, and create compelling brand decks for effective presentations
• Serve as the central communication hub by utilizing project management software to consistently update stakeholders on project statuses, issues, and opportunities
• Coordinate the timely creation, placement, and approval of development samples, presentation models, and marketing photography
• Act as a trainer and mentor for junior staff on the brand team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children
• Employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals
• Short and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time (up to 16 hours a year on community service projects)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level