Senior Manager, Global Creative and Product Development Operations – Licensed Merchandise
Sony Interactive Entertainment
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $184,100 - $276,100 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Team management and experience coaching
- Detailed understanding of the product development processes, production, and manufacturing, timelines
- Lead full concept to production lifecycle for creative assets , ensuring teams deliver on time, on budget and at scale
- Design and implement streamlined workflows to improve speed, consistency and quality
- Lead the planning and development of style guides, creative assets, PD tools, and serving as the primary driver behind the creation process
- Collaborate with external agencies to source talent and manage the execution of creative projects, ensuring alignment with brand standards and objectives
- Guide creative collaboration throughout the project lifecycle
- Lead all stages of product development across all categories for any licensing deal or collaborations
- Undertake general design tasks to support Licensing team’s efforts, including but not limited to branding, packaging, promotional and marketing collateral trade show needs, and sales materials
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Design, Marketing, or a related field
- Proven experience (15-20 years) in a creative leadership role, within the licensing and consumer products industry
- Proficiency in project management tools
- Strong project management abilities, including the capacity to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders at all levels
- A strategic mindset with a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and brand positioning
- Gaming or Entertainment experience preferred
- Proven experience to manage studios (film, series or game) in the creation of product development
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Employee discounts for Sony products
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementproduct developmentcreative asset developmentbrandingpackaging designmarketing collateralstyle guide developmentworkflow designresource managementconsumer behavior analysis
Soft Skills
team managementcoachingcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationstrategic thinkinginfluencing stakeholdersprioritizationdeadline managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Project ManagementBachelor’s degree in DesignBachelor’s degree in Marketing