Product Development Associate - Trading Cards & TCGs (Contract)

GCS Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a creative Product Development Associate to help turn concepts into packaging for trading cards and collectibles. You will work with licensing partners and internal teams to ensure brand alignment and timely delivery.

London-based contract role with one day in the office weekly. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in product development or related fields and strong design skills with Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Product Development, Graphic Design or a related creative role.
• Strong understanding of design principles and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Excellent organisation, communication and project coordination skills.
• Experience with licensing, entertainment, toys or collectibles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support product and packaging development projects.
• Review creative submissions and provide feedback.
• Coordinate approvals, assets and project timelines.
• Research trends across gaming, collectibles and consumer products.
• Ensure products meet creative and brand standards.

Skills

Product Development

Graphic Design

Design principles

Visual storytelling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Licensing/ entertainment experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Job description

Are you passionate about Trading Cards, TCGs, collectibles and creative product development?

We are seeking a Product Development Associate to support the creation of innovative trading card products and packaging for leading entertainment brands.

Working with creative teams, licensees and stakeholders, you will help take products from concept through to approval, ensuring strong design execution, brand alignment and timely delivery.

Product Development Associate - Trading Cards & TCGs

Location: London (once a week in office)

Contract: Project Hire | Inside IR35

Duration: 12 months initially

Key Responsibilities

• Support product and packaging development projects.
• Review creative submissions and provide feedback.
• Coordinate approvals, assets and project timelines.
• Research trends across gaming, collectibles and consumer products.
• Ensure products meet creative and brand standards.

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years' experience in Product Development, Graphic Design or a related creative role.
• Strong understanding of design principles and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photo shop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Excellent organisation, communication and project coordination skills.
• Experience with licensing, entertainment, toys, games or collectibles is desirable.

Ready to bring your creativity to the world of Trading Cards and collectibles? Apply now to be considered for this exciting London-based contract opportunity.