Sony Pictures Entertainment - Culver City, CA
posted 4 months ago
The Manager of Product Development for Consumer Products at Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is responsible for overseeing the creative merchandising product development efforts for assigned categories related to SPE Theatrical and SPE Television licensed properties. This role encompasses a variety of products, including apparel and hardlines, and requires a strong partnership with the Director of Product Development to lead creative ideation and development initiatives. The manager will work closely with licensees to ensure that the creative output aligns with brand consistency and innovation while also being commercially viable. In this position, the manager will train licensees and partners on the use of creative assets and approval systems, ensuring that all product development adheres to global product integrity guidelines. The role involves managing the approval processes and socializing the creative product development strategy across multiple internal and external stakeholder teams. This collaboration is essential for generating meaningful feedback from licensees and ensuring seamless execution of product development strategies. Additionally, the manager will initiate and maintain MyMediabox PD and Digital Asset accounts for agents, licensees, and internal Sony teams, as well as manage SKUs in systems for royalty accounting purposes. The role also includes creating and supporting product presentations for key licensees, retailers, and internal partners, as well as reviewing, processing, and organizing pre-production and production sample quantities. The ability to carry up to 30lbs is required for this position, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role.