Associate Product Developer

Funko, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Funko, Inc. is seeking an Associate Product Developer in Everett, WA to drive concepts into market-ready products. You will manage timelines, coordinate with the art team, licensors, factories, and sales to meet milestones and ship dates for multiple SKUs.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication across levels, including external partners. You will create tech packs, review samples, and support cost targets throughout development and

Qualifications

• Experience in product timelines and creation lifecycle.
• Experience coordinating with licensors, factories, and sales teams.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient communication across all organizational levels, including external partners.

Responsibilities

• Progress product timelines and ensure ship dates are met for assigned SKUs under guidance.
• Maintain 15–18 new items per month from concept to production.
• Assist Product Developers with licensor submissions and notes.
• Manage initial production schedule and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Review and maintain product data in development tracking systems.
• Coordinate product approvals with licensors and internal stakeholders throughout development.
• Work with sourcing to ensure products meet costing targets and margins.
• Create tech packs with detailed specs and deliver to factories, updating as needed.

Skills

Timeline management

Licensor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Development or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Smartsheet

Job description

Funko Overview

Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do?

Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of licenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko's Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.

The Associate Product Developer is responsible for making sure that concepts turn into cool Funko products on retail shelves. The Associate Product Developer will manage projects from initial conception through our art team and into production in our factories. During this process, the Associate Product Developer will additionally collaborate with our external licensors (Disney, Marvel, Netflix are a few examples), factories, and sales teams to make sure that products are made with the required specifications. This position ensures key milestones and manufacturing/delivery dates are met.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for progress on product timelines for assigned development and ensures that set ship dates are met for assigned SKU count under the guidance of a Product Developer or Sr. Product Developer.
• Maintains on average approximately 15-18 new items per month from initial product concepts, throughout development to when the final goods leave our factories
• Assist Product Developer(s) and/or Sr. Product Developers as needed with licensor submissions, meeting notes and data maintenance.
• Manages initial production schedule for assigned items and presents planned development to internal teams, licensors, and factories and communicates any changes which occur in development to stakeholders as necessary
• Review and regularly maintain all product data and integrity in all Product Development tracking systems
• Coordinate and manage product approvals with assigned licensors and/or internal stakeholders throughout the development process
• Work with sourcing and other cross functional team members to ensure product meets costing targets and contribution margins
• Create tech packs with detailed specifications for assigned development product categories. Deliver tech packs to factories and update as needed on sample feedback and licensor change requests
• Communicates directly with the factory on any questions regarding the technical specs they create
• Responsible for updating and maintaining planned development line lists to ensure licensors receive updated line lists regularly as needed
• Review and approve all product samples including packaging for assigned product categories and provide detailed feedback or comments to the factory and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy on all items is maintained.
• Reviews testing documents to ensure product is compliant. Works with PD Manager or Sr. Product Developer and coordinate with QA & Testing team to resolve any issues

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Engineering preferred (or similar); or 3 years related experience in product development/creation in the consumer goods industry (toys, apparel, footwear, etc.) or fast fashion; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Understanding of and experience with managing product timelines and product creation
• Experience with product tracking tools and software is a plus
• Relevant experience with costing, bill of materials (BOM) creation, spec sheet (tech pack) creation, design translation, product and material experience
• Understanding of product creation and product lifecycle
• Strong attention to detail and organization to keep up with product changes through the development and production process
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to communicate within all levels of the organization (including C-Level) as well as with external partners, vendors and licensors
• Proficient in Microsoft Office product suite, Adobe Creative Suite and Smartsheet is a plus

Salary Information

The base hourly range for this position in the selected city is $31.54 - $39.42 hourly. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units

What Funko Offers

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can't wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This on-site position is based in Everett, WA.