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Sega of America, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Licensing Product Development Specialist, Softlines

Burbank, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

SEGA of America, Inc. is looking for a Product Development Specialist to join their Licensing team, focusing on consumer products related to their iconic brands. The role involves managing product development processes, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring timely approvals for product launches.

PC GamesPublishingVideoVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Working in-office is an essential function of this position. This requirement of face-to-face interaction is in place to ensure effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork. In-office attendance is required for the following reasons:

For effective supervision of employees and our work product, which includes ensuring all employees have necessary oversight of their work and access to supervisory assistance, which includes meetings to review work product, deadlines, and status

To foster communication and collaboration among team members, which includes the following: allowing for spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas, quick access to team members to enable collaborative problem-solving, and stronger cohesion among co-workers and within teams

To enhance the sharing of information necessary to effective job performance and product creation

To enhance understanding of our stakeholders’ work and business needs, facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow, and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes

Qualification

Product development experienceProduct cycleExperience in softlinesFamiliar with SEGA IPEntertainment licensing experienceReading/Writing JapaneseClear communication skillsTeam playerOrganizational skills

Required

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

Preferred

Reading/Writing Japanese language is a plus but not required

Company

Sega of America, Inc.

SEGA of America, Inc.

Founded in 1960

Irvine, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.sega.com

H1B Sponsorship

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