Nintendo · 22 hours ago
Assistant Category Manager
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$102K/yr - $164K/yr
3+ years expNintendo of America is dedicated to creating smiles through unique entertainment experiences and is seeking an Assistant Category Manager. This role involves leading consumer merchandise development projects, overseeing business relationships with licensees, and managing product approvals while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Consumer ElectronicsGamingMobileVideo Games
Responsibilities
Leads consumer merchandise development projects with strategic business partners for key initiatives and product launches
Provides ongoing oversight of business relationships with current licensees including distribution channels, retail placement, volumes, financial and royalty reporting and payments, compliance, escalation, and resolution of issues
Evaluates development opportunities and makes recommendations to management team in line with Nintendo’s intellectual property expansion strategy
Management in developing and driving a long-term, global plan for assigned sub-categories/licensees
Delivers cohesive merchandise product lines for assigned target market in collaboration with cross-functional team members
Researches and analyses industry trends and manufacturing techniques
Manages multiple complex projects simultaneously while ensuring development remains on schedule
Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure timelines are being met and highlights outstanding items or challenges
Coordinates and completes merchandise product approvals from conception through mass production
Keeps complete and thorough records of communications related to active, inactive, and completed projects
May review business partner’s merchandise designs and physical product samples for compliance with Nintendo’s quality standards and intellectual property and art usage guidelines
Qualification
Required
Three to five years of related experience required
Thorough knowledge of Nintendo franchise characters and IP
Astute attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills
A creative design eye that understands design trends and best practices
Ability to execute against product development workback schedules
Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities
Strong proofing and copy-editing skills
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Video Game Industry experience a plus
Familiarity with Japanese culture, customs, and business protocol ideal
Proficiency in Japanese language is a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Company
Nintendo
Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company that develops game consoles. It is a sub-organization of Nintendo Japan.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Satoru Shibata
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Singer
Vice President
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