SEGA of America
Licensing Product Development Specialist
SEGA of America, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
Licensing Product Development Specialist
Sega of America, Inc. is hiring a Licensing Product Development Specialist. This role supports SEGAs Licensing Product Development across consumer products programs, with a Hybrid Work Model. The description below reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and needs for this position as originally stated. Sega of America, Inc. provided pay range
This range is provided by Sega of America, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$70,000.00/yr - $80,300.00/yr Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to be a part of some of the most exciting consumer products programs in Entertainment, working on SEGAs iconic brands, including Sonic the Hedgehog! Sega of America Licensing is searching for a Licensing Product Development Specialist to support the rapid growth of SEGAs Consumer Products business. The ideal individual will have product development experience in Consumer Products across all product categories in both hardlines and softlines and would have a desire to learn more about and grow within the licensing business. The person should be adept at multi-tasking and comfortable with shifting dates and priorities, organized, flexible, and able to take ownership of tasks. Must be able to work well with all levels of internal teams including Marketing, Mobile, Animation, Management, international teammates and outside business partners. Ability to manage a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. The role may require collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners. Duties And Responsibilities
Execute day-to-day tasks with licensees and internal teams related to product development of assigned partners and categories. Also handle ad hoc projects as delegated by supervisor Ensure timely approval of products by working closely with internal and external partners to manage product development processes from concept to production for assigned licensees Liaise with Licensing business managers to ensure product assortment is aligned with granted rights and category strategy for assigned licensees Utilize, update, and maintain applicable tools in Dependable Solutions including resolving unknown SKU issues Initiate and track status of sample requests Review prototypes to meet Product Development timeline milestones with a focus on product execution, consistency of details and brand guidelines Work with licensing translator and communicate with the approval contacts in US and Japan Conduct product development kick-off calls with assigned new licensees Manage and distribute product samples to internal teams and manage internal product requests Work with internal partners in Creative, Marketing/Brand, Production and our International licensing teams to help execute cross functional synergy and collaboration Performs other duties as assigned Requirements and Qualifications
Have a passion for Gaming and Entertainment Bachelors Degree or Equivalent 3+ years of experience in product development approval and brand assurance Basic comprehension of product development cycle from concept to production Excellent relationship builder with collaborative team player mentality Clear written and oral communication skills Team player and collaborator Resourceful, takes initiative and self-starter Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Ability to operate autonomously & efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Limited travel required (annual trade shows, etc) Preferred Skills
Familiar with online asset management systems Applicable experience in entertainment licensing specifically General understanding of character licensing Experience in publishing product development a plus Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Product Management and Marketing Industries
Computer Games, Entertainment Providers, and Software Development
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Sega of America, Inc. is hiring a Licensing Product Development Specialist. This role supports SEGAs Licensing Product Development across consumer products programs, with a Hybrid Work Model. The description below reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and needs for this position as originally stated. Sega of America, Inc. provided pay range
This range is provided by Sega of America, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$70,000.00/yr - $80,300.00/yr Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for someone wanting to be a part of some of the most exciting consumer products programs in Entertainment, working on SEGAs iconic brands, including Sonic the Hedgehog! Sega of America Licensing is searching for a Licensing Product Development Specialist to support the rapid growth of SEGAs Consumer Products business. The ideal individual will have product development experience in Consumer Products across all product categories in both hardlines and softlines and would have a desire to learn more about and grow within the licensing business. The person should be adept at multi-tasking and comfortable with shifting dates and priorities, organized, flexible, and able to take ownership of tasks. Must be able to work well with all levels of internal teams including Marketing, Mobile, Animation, Management, international teammates and outside business partners. Ability to manage a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. The role may require collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners. Duties And Responsibilities
Execute day-to-day tasks with licensees and internal teams related to product development of assigned partners and categories. Also handle ad hoc projects as delegated by supervisor Ensure timely approval of products by working closely with internal and external partners to manage product development processes from concept to production for assigned licensees Liaise with Licensing business managers to ensure product assortment is aligned with granted rights and category strategy for assigned licensees Utilize, update, and maintain applicable tools in Dependable Solutions including resolving unknown SKU issues Initiate and track status of sample requests Review prototypes to meet Product Development timeline milestones with a focus on product execution, consistency of details and brand guidelines Work with licensing translator and communicate with the approval contacts in US and Japan Conduct product development kick-off calls with assigned new licensees Manage and distribute product samples to internal teams and manage internal product requests Work with internal partners in Creative, Marketing/Brand, Production and our International licensing teams to help execute cross functional synergy and collaboration Performs other duties as assigned Requirements and Qualifications
Have a passion for Gaming and Entertainment Bachelors Degree or Equivalent 3+ years of experience in product development approval and brand assurance Basic comprehension of product development cycle from concept to production Excellent relationship builder with collaborative team player mentality Clear written and oral communication skills Team player and collaborator Resourceful, takes initiative and self-starter Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Ability to operate autonomously & efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Limited travel required (annual trade shows, etc) Preferred Skills
Familiar with online asset management systems Applicable experience in entertainment licensing specifically General understanding of character licensing Experience in publishing product development a plus Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Product Management and Marketing Industries
Computer Games, Entertainment Providers, and Software Development
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