Manager, Brand Services (Fashion & Home)

The Pokémon Company International•Bellevue, WA

8d•$119,000 - $214,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Brand Services is responsible for brand governance and execution across licensed products within the home goods, fashion, and apparel categories. This role leads a team that partners with internal stakeholders and external licensees to ensure brand integrity, quality, and consistency from product concept through commercialization. As a people manager, the role provides direction, coaching, and prioritization to the Brand Services team while driving efficient processes, timely approvals, and strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in brand management, product development, product management, or a related consumer products field.
1+ year of experience managing or leading a team, with demonstrated ability to coach, prioritize work, and drive results through others.
Strong understanding of product development processes and lifecycle, including cross‑functional collaboration from concept through commercialization.
Experience within licensing, consumer products, or branded entertainment environments.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality and follow‑through.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Demonstrated professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Interest in home goods, fashion, apparel, and/or entertainment‑driven brands (e.g., animation, video games, trading card games) is a plus.
Project management experience and/or implementation of project management tools is a plus.
Additional language skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead brand governance and execution for licensed products within the home goods, fashion, and apparel categories, ensuring brand integrity, quality, and consistency from concept through commercialization.
Manage, coach, and develop the Brand Services team, providing direction, prioritization, and performance management to support efficient operations and strong outcomes.
Partner with internal teams and external licensees to guide product development, review and approve submissions, and ensure alignment with established brand requirements and timelines.
Oversee multiple projects and licensee relationships within an assigned portfolio, identifying risks, resolving issues, and escalating concerns as needed.
Develop and maintain brand guidelines, tools, and training materials to support successful product launches and ongoing brand execution.
Collaborate cross‑functionally to support product planning, assess market and competitive insights, and incorporate customer feedback into existing and future products.