Product Development & Buying Senior Manager
Core
Own the product lifecycle for softlines, accessories, and collectibles rooted in anime fandom, translating pop culture trends into compelling assortments and managing buy decisions.
Role type
Senior Product Development & Buying Manager
Builds
Softlines, accessories, and collectibles for the Crunchyroll Store
Domain
Consumer goods, licensed IP, anime, youth culture, fashion
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product lifecycle management, assortment planning, buy/price/inventory decision-making, vendor and licensor partnership, cross-functional execution, sales and margin analysis, IP brand standards
Preferred skills
Anime expertise, fashion and gaming trend knowledge
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Identify emerging trends and build compelling assortments; make buy, pricing, and inventory decisions; partner with vendors and licensors across development and production; drive cross-functional execution with Design, Marketing, Finance, and Legal; monitor sales, margin, and fan feedback; champion premium product quality and brand standards; identify new vendors and product opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
