Associate Product Manager - Trends

Jazwares-; Plantation (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Up to 20 remote days per year

Job summary

Jazwares is seeking an Associate Product Manager to shepherd new product lines from concept through market launch. You will act as a central hub for daily development operations, maintaining timelines, tracking costs, and coordinating communications between internal teams and our Asia offices.

This is a fantastic growth opportunity within a leading global toy company. Success comes from supporting the Product Manager across all development phases, maintaining documentation in Smartsheet, and

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in product development, design, or project management.
• Foundational exposure to plastics, materials, and global consumer manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for data accuracy and costing logs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Manager across all phases of development from concept to mass production.
• Maintain project timelines and costs; update documentation in Smartsheet.
• Coordinate with Asia Product Managers and internal teams to align concept and production schedules.
• Collect, log, and analyze costs from global suppliers; compare against budgets.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Design/related field

Job description

FL - Headquarters
7850 SW 6th Ct
Plantation, FL 33324, USA

FL - Headquarters
7850 SW 6th Ct
Plantation, FL 33324, USA

As the Associate Product Manager, you will bring highly anticipated product lines from concept to market on time and within budget! Serving as a central hub for daily development operations, you will maintain project timelines, track cost records, and coordinate seamless communication between internal cross‑functional teams and our global Asia offices. This is an incredible growth opportunity to dive hands‑on into the product development cycle, learn from senior leaders, and help us shape the future of play!

What You Will Do:

• Support the Product Manager across all phases of product development, from initial concept and competitive trend research through to final mass production
• Create, maintain, and update project timelines and documentation in Smartsheet to ensure seamless communication of changes across cross‑functional teams
• Coordinate directly with Asia Product Managers and internal departments to keep concept and production phases perfectly aligned and on schedule
• Request, log, and analyze 3D model, unit, and tooling costs from global suppliers to review against approved budgets and report variances
• Ensure all outsourced work is properly quoted and approved while maintaining an accurate item master with current costing, factory details, and product dimensions
• Partner with Brand Management and Design teams to coordinate the creation and delivery of development, photography, and presentation samples for key sales meetings
• Assist in verifying that final products meet all functional specifications and strict safety requirements prior to market launch
• Participate in meetings and presentations with senior management to gain valuable exposure to cross‑functional leadership and overarching brand strategy

What We Are Looking For:

1+ years of relevant experience in product development, product design, or project management

Foundational exposure to or understanding of plastics, materials, and global consumer manufacturing processes

High proficiency in Microsoft Office and G‑Suite, with a particularly strong aptitude for Microsoft Excel to manage data accuracy and cost logs

Exceptional organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple shifting priorities and strict deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build professional, collaborative relationships across multiple departments

A self‑motivated, eager‑to‑learn mindset with the ability to take direction, apply constructive feedback, and confidently ask questions when direction is unclear

Nice To Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, or industry relevant field is a plus
• Prior experience working in the consumer goods or toy industry is a plus

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 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 a 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 .

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