The Associate Brand Manager acts as a vital resource to the brand team, helping manage day-to-day product development from concept to market. This role supports line execution and collaborates across departments-including design, packaging, and sales-ensuring that milestones are hit and innovative toy lines are successfully brought to fans.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with the Brand Manager and cross-functional teams (product/packaging design, marketing, etc.) to support day-to-day product development from concept to market
• Own and manage key operational documents, including product line planning docs, copy and photography briefs, and project management trackers
• Manage licensor communications, portal submissions, and design approvals to ensure brand compliance, integrity, and adherence to development schedules
• Analyze point-of-sale data, consumer feedback, and competitive trends to help identify new development opportunities and co-develop retail exclusive plans
• Partner with the Sales team to gather domestic and international input, participate in key account calls, and assist in creating compelling brand decks and presentation materials
• Coordinate the timely creation, placement, and approval of development samples, presentation models, and marketing photography
• Act as a central communication hub, consistently updating cross-functional teams and stakeholders on project statuses, style guides, issues, and opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, advertising, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in brand development, product management, or project management within a consumer products industry
• Familiarity with product development and manufacturing processes
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to eloquently engage diverse audiences at all organizational levels
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to measure metrics, interpret data, and formulate strategic recommendations
• Highly adaptable and organized professional who excels at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proactive problem solver and critical thinker with excellent attention to detail and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite; knowledge of digital rights management systems is a plus

Nice To Have:

• Previous experience in a consumer goods industry, preferably toys, or games

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The salary range for this position is $75,840 - $91,740 / Yr. The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes 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, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides 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, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.