Retail Product Develop Senior

SeaWorld is a worldrenowned leader in the themedpark and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive memorable experiences to people from around the world. Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. Were always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

What you get to do:

As a Senior Retail Product Developer you will lead the design sourcing and production of innovative onbrand hardline productsincluding toys collectibles games novelty items home goods and other interactive merchandise. Youll oversee the development process from ideation to market launch ensuring product integrity guest engagement and revenue growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conceptualize develop and execute exclusive hardline and toy products that resonate with guests and align with SeaWorlds and parks and across the United Parks & Resorts brand identity.
• Identify and leverage emerging trends in toys collectibles games and interactive merchandise to drive new product development and expand category offerings.
• Develop multiyear product roadmaps using consumer insights and market research to create compelling highmargin merchandise assortments.
• Lead product development from prototype to production ensuring a balance between design innovation playability durability and safety standards.
• Partner with licensors designers and manufacturers to create engaging highquality products that meet brand and guest expectations.
• Oversee vendor negotiations optimizing unit costs tooling investments production timelines and material specifications to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain expertise in product safety and compliance with ASTM CPSIA and international toy safety standards ensuring all products meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with merchandising planning and operations teams to ensure smooth product launches accurate demand planning and optimal inventory levels.
• Drive licensed and proprietary product development working with internal teams and external partners to create exclusive branded merchandise that enhances the guest experience.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations based on sales data industry trends and competitive analysis to optimize product performance.
• Mentor junior team members fostering a collaborative and innovative culture within the product development team.

What it takes to succeed:

• 5 years of experience in toy hardline or consumer product development with a strong track record in bringing products to market.
• Bachelors degree is required Product development industrial design merchandising or a related field is preferred.
• Expertise in the entire product development lifecycle including concepting sourcing prototyping manufacturing and launch strategies.
• Deep understanding of materials plastics electronics and interactive product features used in toy and hardline manufacturing.
• Experience working with domestic and international factories including sourcing from China and other key manufacturing regions.
• Strong knowledge of safety compliance and testing protocols.
• Ability to balance creative innovation with business objectives ensuring products are both commercially viable and guestcentric.
• Skilled in vendor management negotiations and cost engineering to optimize profitability.
• Familiarity with licensing branding and intellectual property considerations in product development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools to track product performance and sales trends.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.