Summary: Universal Products & Experiences is seeking a Senior Design Manager with experience in product design and licensing for the Toys and Hardlines team. The role will be based in Tokyo office and is responsible for product approvals, product development and product strategies for mainly Japan with the possibility of additional markets might be added in the future. Universal Products & Experiences team is looking for candidates that are pro-active, forward thinkers and have strong communication skills.

JOB OVERVIEW The Senior Licensing Manager, Toys & Hardlines is responsible for leading a business growth in the Japan Hardlines category that leverages the richness of NBCUniversal’s entertainment content (past & present) to build a sustainable business that achieves annual revenue targets.

チーム概要 アニメ制作グループには、日本国内と海外それぞれを主な視野とした2つのチームがあります。国内チームは、原作元から有力IPを預かり、出版社や放送局、グッズメーカーなどと製作委員会を組成し、アニメ化を実現します。 一方、海外チームは、海外のスタジオやライセンシーと連携した国際共同制作を行い、グローバル市場に向けたアニメを制作します。両チームは相互に連携・補完しながら、NBCユニバーサル・エンターテイメントジャパンならではのクリエイティビティにあふれるアニメーション制作を目指しています。

JOB OVERVIEW The Franchise & Retail Marketing Manager for Japan will have the following job responsibilities: Franchise Marketing Activating the global franchise strategies at a market level by ensuring local relevance and partnering across other business units within the company with the goal of building or maintaining consumer relevance of our most important brands (IP).