Global Brand Associate

Jazwares, LLC; Plantation (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule (Mon-Thu on-site; Wf

Time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Jazwares, LLC is seeking a Global Brand Associate to oversee multiple product categories, manage licensee communications, and track approvals across licensing platforms. You’ll collaborate with design, marketing, and sourcing to develop exciting lines that capture the brand magic.

Join one of the world’s leading toy companies, supporting end-to-end product development while coordinating with internal teams and external partners. Hybrid on-site with some remote Fridays is offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of brand management, licensing, marketing, or product development experience.
• Experience navigating product development lifecycles for consumer goods.
• Strong project management with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• A passion for learning toy industry trends and consumer behavior.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, packaging, marketing, and licensing to create brand-aligned products.
• Coordinate design approvals with licensors and track DRM/style guide compliance.
• Request and document 3D, unit, and tooling costs from global suppliers for quotes.
• Organize physical samples, photos, and presentation models for key accounts.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities and growth strategies.
• Support brand operations with social media updates, product tracking, and submission records.
• Interface with sales, contract manufacturing, and vendors to manage inventory smoothly.

Job description

As the Global Brand Associate, you will oversee a dynamic group of product categories and manage critical communication with licensees for our highly anticipated designated brands! In this role, you will navigate and track crucial approvals within our Licensor's Digital Rights Platforms while collaborating cross-functionally to develop new, exciting product lines that fans will love. You will support the end-to-end product development lifecycle, ensuring our toys perfectly capture the magic of the brand. Come join one of the world's biggest toy-making companies and help us shape the future of play.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product design, packaging, marketing, and licensing teams to create compelling products from concept to market that perfectly fit the brand
• Coordinate design approvals with respective licensors and stakeholders, navigating Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems to track compliance and style guide adherence
• Assist Product Development Managers by requesting and documenting 3D model costs, product unit costs, and tooling costs from global suppliers to ensure timely, accurate quoting
• Organize and manage physical product samples by tracking influx, overseeing storage, photographing items, and coordinating the timely creation of presentation models for key accounts
• Conduct competitive assessments and research market trends to identify future opportunities, gather field input, and assist in developing product expansion strategies
• Support day-to-day brand operations by managing social media updates, tracking products at market, maintaining submission trackers, and participating in key account calls
• Interface with internal sales, contract manufacturing, and external vendors to proactively manage inventory and ensure a smooth, efficient business process

Supervisor Responsibilities

No

What We Are Looking For:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in brand management, licensing, marketing, or product development
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience navigating the product development lifecycle for consumer hard or soft goods
• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to seamlessly juggle multiple shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to confidently present ideas, engage an audience, and collaborate as a strategic team player
• A genuine passion for learning about the toy industry, emerging play patterns, and current consumer trends
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G-Suite) applications

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or an industry-relevant field is a plus
• Prior experience working within the toy, licensing, or related consumer products industries
• Working knowledge of Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems (such as MediaBox or LAS)
• Prior experience operating within a global organization

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 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

• 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.

Recruitment Safety

Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to [e-mail]. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!

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.