Associate Brand Manager - Boys Action

Jazwares, LLC; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Life/AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Jazwares seeks an Associate Brand Manager in Culver City, CA to support day-to-day product development from concept to market. You will work with design, packaging, and sales to ensure milestones are met and brands stay innovative.

Responsibilities include managing line planning docs, briefs, licensor communications, and design approvals, plus analyzing POS data and consumer feedback to spot opportunities. Hybrid on-site schedule with remote options.

Qualifications

• This role supports day-to-day product development from concept to market.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field required.
• 2+ years in brand development or product/project management in consumer products.
• Strong communication and analytic skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Brand Manager and cross-functional teams to support development from concept to market.
• Own and manage operational documents like line planning, briefs, and trackers.
• Manage licensor communications and design approvals to ensure brand compliance.
• Analyze POS data, consumer feedback, and trends to identify new opportunities.
• Coordinate development samples, presentations, and photoshoots with teams.
• Update stakeholders on project status, style guides, and issues.

Skills

Brand development

Product management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics

MS Office

G-Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/advertising

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Job description

The Associate Brand Manager acts as a vital resource to the brand team, helping manage day-to-day product development from concept to market. This role supports line execution and collaborates across departments—including design, packaging, and sales—ensuring that milestones are hit and innovative toy lines are successfully brought to fans.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with the Brand Manager and cross-functional teams (product/packaging design, marketing, etc.) to support day-to-day product development from concept to market
• Own and manage key operational documents, including product line planning docs, copy and photography briefs, and project management trackers
• Manage licensor communications, portal submissions, and design approvals to ensure brand compliance, integrity, and adherence to development schedules
• Analyze point-of-sale data, consumer feedback, and competitive trends to help identify new development opportunities and co-develop retail exclusive plans
• Partner with the Sales team to gather domestic and international input, participate in key account calls, and assist in creating compelling brand decks and presentation materials
• Coordinate the timely creation, placement, and approval of development samples, presentation models, and marketing photography
• Act as a central communication hub, consistently updating cross-functional teams and stakeholders on project statuses, style guides, issues, and opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, advertising, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in brand development, product management, or project management within a consumer products industry
• Familiarity with product development and manufacturing processes
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to eloquently engage diverse audiences at all organizational levels
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to measure metrics, interpret data, and formulate strategic recommendations
• Highly adaptable and organized professional who excels at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proactive problem solver and critical thinker with excellent attention to detail and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and G-Suite; knowledge of digital rights management systems is a plus

Nice To Have:

• Previous experience in a consumer goods industry, preferably toys, or games

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The salary range for this position is $75,840 - $91,740 / Yr. The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Recruitment Safety

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