Associate Product Developer: Toys & Collectibles

HipDot; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Full benefits

Job summary

Funko is seeking a Product Development professional for our Everett, WA location. You will manage timelines and tech packs for multiple SKUs, collaborating with licensors, factories, and cross-functional teams to meet schedules and cost targets.

Responsibilities include maintaining product data, coordinating approvals, and reviewing samples and packaging. A background in product development or merchandising is preferred; on-site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Engineering preferred (or similar); or 3 year’s 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, BOM creation, 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 (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, Adobe Creative Suite and Smartsheet is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage progress on product timelines and ensure ship dates are met for assigned SKU under guidance
• Maintain ~15-18 new items per month from concept to factory
• Assist licensors submissions, meeting notes and data maintenance
• Manage initial production schedule and present plans to internal teams, licensors, and factories; communicate changes to stakeholders
• Review and maintain product data in development tracking systems
• Coordinate product approvals with licensors and internal stakeholders
• Work with sourcing to meet costing targets and margins
• Create tech packs with detailed specs; deliver to factories and update samples
• Communicate with factory on technical specs
• Update development line lists to keep licensors informed
• Review and approve samples including packaging; provide detailed feedback
• Review testing documents for compliance; coordinate with QA

Skills

Product timelines

BOM creation

Tech packs

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Product Development degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Smartsheet

Job description

Funko is seeking a Product Development professional for our Everett, WA location. You will manage timelines and tech packs for multiple SKUs, collaborating with licensors, factories, and cross-functional teams to meet schedules and cost targets.

Responsibilities include maintaining product data, coordinating approvals, and reviewing samples and packaging. A background in product development or merchandising is preferred; on-site role with competitive pay and benefits.