Senior Manager, Plush Product Development (Hybrid NY)

BBC Group and Public Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios seeks a Senior Manager of Product Development to lead plush design across North America and LatAm, guiding ecosystem partners and internal teams to deliver aligned plush strategies and high-quality products.

You will oversee global playbooks, drive innovation in materials, and ensure brand integrity while coordinating with Licensing Sales, Marketing, and PD Coordinators. Remote-friendly with NY office presence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Product Development experience with plush/toy focus.
• Hands-on design experience in licensing/entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

• Architect global plush design playbooks to elevate uniform character execution across lines.
• Establish a plush center of excellence for design, construction, and materials.
• Maintain plush quality control to ensure brand integrity and character accuracy.
• Provide visual direction and production-ready artwork for licensees and partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align plush strategies with commercial goals.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

AI tools

Creative thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Mediabox Product Approvals

Job description

BBC Studios seeks a Senior Manager of Product Development to lead plush design across North America and LatAm, guiding ecosystem partners and internal teams to deliver aligned plush strategies and high-quality products.

You will oversee global playbooks, drive innovation in materials, and ensure brand integrity while coordinating with Licensing Sales, Marketing, and PD Coordinators. Remote-friendly with NY office presence.