Product Development Coordinator

We are partnering with a leading entertainment company to find a Freelance Product Approvals Assistant/Jr Toy Designer (Recent Graduate) to support their Product Development team (Toy or Product). This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone with strong design sensibility, excellent organizational skills, and an interest in branded merchandise and licensing.Key Responsibilities:Execute merchandise and print-on-demand product approvals using internal systems (OPA)Ensure adherence to character quality, brand integrity, and storytelling standardsAssist with onboarding new partners and product linesCollaborate with design managers to review and approve creative product submissionsCoordinate and manage the product approval workflow and timelinesMaintain organized records of product samples and creative assetsCommunicate with internal and external partners to support product developmentQualifications:Entry-level to 1-2 years of experience in product development, creative approvals, or a related fieldStrong 2D concept design skills and familiarity with production and approval processesWorking knowledge of materials and textiles is a plusProficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)Keynote proficiency is preferredOverview of the Role:This role plays a key part in reviewing and approving product designs before they go to market. The ideal candidate has a detail-oriented mindset and a passion for maintaining brand standards across licensed merchandise. You won't be designing products from scratch but will help guide creative approvals and ensure all designs meet brand expectations before launch.

Created: 2025-09-25