Licensing Product Development Specialist, Softlines

Licensing Product Development Specialist, Softlines

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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 SEGA’s iconic brands.

SEGA of America Licensing is searching for a Product Development Specialist to join the rapid growth of SEGA’s Consumer Products business. This candidate will be responsible for all categories including Softlines, Bags, Backpacks, Bedding, Bath, Accessories and Seasonal product development and various categories for SEGA IP. The ideal individual will have product development experience in Consumer Products, preferably in softlines product categories and would have a desire to learn more about and grow within the licensing business.

This person would be adept at multi-tasking and comfortable with shifting dates and priorities. Should be an organized and flexible problem solver who takes ownership and responsibility of tasks and can act independently or as part of a team as required by the circumstance. Must possess the ability to work well with all levels of internal teams including Marketing, Mobile, Animation, Management, international teammates and outside business partners.

Should also be able to manage a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

• Execute day-to-day tasks with licensees and internal teams related to product development of assigned partners and categories. Will 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.
• Work closely with Internal business teams to drive strategy and execute collaboration projects.
• Familiar with executing and leading style guide development for Licensing consumer products.
• Utilize, update, and maintain applicable tools in Dependable Solutions including resolving unknown SKU issues.
• Stay up to trend reports and consumer product trends.
• 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.
• Work with internal partners in Creative, Marketing/Brand, Production and our International licensing teams to help execute cross functional synergy and collaboration.
• Work closely and review IP Fraudulent product with vendor and respond in a timely manner.
• Manage and distribute product samples to internal teams and manage internal product requests.
• Maintain and keep organization of contractual product samples and status. Manage samples approvals and storage. Initiate and track status of sample requests.

• Must be familiar with SEGA IP and SONIC
• Have a passion for Gaming and Entertainment
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in hardlines/softlines product development approval and brand assurance
• Deep 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)
• Familiar with online asset management systems
• Applicable experience in entertainment licensing specifically
• General understanding of character licensing
• Reading/Writing Japanese language is a plus but not required

• Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $80,300.00/yr
• Hybrid Work Model
• Location:
  
  Burbank, CA (in-office attendance is an essential function of this position to ensure effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork)
• Full-time employment
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Computer Games, Entertainment Providers, and Software Development