Associate Product Manager Trends

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 and learn from senior leaders. Come join one of the worlds biggest toy-making companies 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 and maintain project timelines and documentation (via Smartsheet) to ensure seamless communication of changes across cross-functional teams and global Asia offices

• Request log and analyze 3D model unit and tooling costs from global suppliers while ensuring all outsourced work is properly quoted and approved

• Partner with Brand Management and Design teams to coordinate the 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 with senior management to gain valuable exposure to cross-functional leadership and overarching brand strategy

• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

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 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

Nice To Have:

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

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.

Dont miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today and lets shape the future of play together!

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 Freddys Disney BumBumz and 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 and follow us on LinkedIn X Instagram and Facebook.

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