Senior Design Manager, Toys & Hardlines, Japan
Core
Senior Design Manager leading product design, licensing, and strategy for toys and hardlines products based on entertainment IP.
Role type
Senior Design Manager (Product & Licensing)
Builds
Licensed consumer products (toys, hardlines, collectibles) for global retail and theme park experiences
Domain
Entertainment licensing, consumer goods, toy manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product design leadership, licensing business expertise, product development lifecycle management, brand integrity enforcement, strategic product planning, team coaching and development, cross-functional stakeholder management, consumer trend analysis, manufacturing and supply chain knowledge
Preferred skills
Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, business presentation skills, innovation strategy, global market expansion planning
Technologies
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Adobe Firefly, Copilot
Responsibilities
Manage licensed product development and approval processes ensuring brand integrity and storytelling alignment; Lead design direction from concept creation through final production; Coach and develop team members while executing category design strategies; Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, licensees, and vendors; Identify emerging trends and whitespace opportunities across brands and categories
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
