Global Brand Associate

Jazwares is a global toy manufacturer with a portfolio of owned and licensed brands. The Global Brand Associate will support brand operations and the end-to-end product development lifecycle by coordinating licensing approvals, managing product samples and costs, researching market opportunities, and collaborating with internal teams, licensors, suppliers, and vendors.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product design, packaging, marketing, and licensing teams to create compelling products from concept to market that perfectly fit the brand
• Coordinate design approvals with respective licensors and stakeholders, navigating Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems to track compliance and style guide adherence
• Assist Product Development Managers by requesting and documenting 3D model costs, product unit costs, and tooling costs from global suppliers to ensure timely, accurate quoting
• Organize and manage physical product samples by tracking influx, overseeing storage, photographing items, and coordinating the timely creation of presentation models for key accounts
• Conduct competitive assessments and research market trends to identify future opportunities, gather field input, and assist in developing product expansion strategies
• Support day-to-day brand operations by managing social media updates, tracking products at market, maintaining submission trackers, and participating in key account calls
• Interface with internal sales, contract manufacturing, and external vendors to proactively manage inventory and ensure a smooth, efficient business process

What they're looking for:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in brand management, licensing, marketing, or product development
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience navigating the product development lifecycle for consumer hard or soft goods
• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to seamlessly juggle multiple shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to confidently present ideas, engage an audience, and collaborate as a strategic team player
• A genuine passion for learning about the toy industry, emerging play patterns, and current consumer trends
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G-Suite) applications
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or an industry-relevant field is a plus
• Prior experience working within the toy, licensing, or related consumer products industries
• Working knowledge of Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems (such as MediaBox or LAS)
• Prior experience operating within a global organization

Benefits:

• Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply.
• Basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children.
• Employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
• A 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays.
• Up to 20 workdays fully remote each year.
• Time off for vacation and sick leave.
• The opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.