Associate Product Developer - Loungefly

About the role

Funko is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead the magic behind the product pipeline. This role involves managing development timelines for approximately 30 new styles each month, ensuring projects stay on track, identifying and mitigating risks, and collaborating with various departments to bring visions to life.

Responsibilities

• Manage development timelines for roughly 30 new styles each month
• Keep projects on track, flag risks early, and maintain momentum with minimal supervision
• Bring the vision to life through daily collaboration with Design, Licensing, factories, and cross-functional partners
• Champion the licensor approval journey by submitting products through proprietary platforms with speed, accuracy, and brand alignment
• Partner with the art team to guarantee assets are delivered on time, meet licensor expectations, and align with initial design submissions
• Create detailed, factory-ready tech packs that include materials, BOMs, EOQs, product instructions, and timelines
• Update and refine documentation as products evolve
• Serve as the go-to technical expert for factory partners, answering questions and clarifying specs to ensure flawless execution
• Navigate production constraints with confidence, knowing what's feasible and how to adjust to stay within manufacturing limits
• Review and approve all samples and packaging—from silhouettes to stickers—providing clear feedback to ensure every detail is accurate, on-brand, high quality, and licensor-approved before production
• Build strong relationships with licensors, ensuring every product meets brand standards, receives timely approvals, and ships in perfect form
• Master the details in Product Development tracking documents, entering and updating product data to keep all teams aligned and informed
• Collaborate closely with the Quality and Compliance teams to identify risks early, resolve issues, coordinate product testing, and ensure documentation is complete across licensor platforms and internal systems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development or 2-3 years’ related experience in product development/creation in the consumer goods industry (accessories, apparel, footwear, etc.) – fast fashion
• Experience with product tracking tools and software
• Experience in bill of materials (BOM) creation, spec sheet (tech pack) creation, design translation, product, and material experience
• Strong attention to detail and organization to keep up with product changes through the development and production process
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Licensing Development a Plus!

Qualifications

• Experience in the consumer goods industry
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Knowledge of product creation lifecycle

Skills

• Product Development
• Product Tracking Tools
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Design Translation
• Product and Material Experience
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Adobe Illustrator

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
• Equal opportunity employer
• Flexible work environment
• Complimentary snacks and beverages
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The base hourly range for this position in the selected city is $31.54 - $39.42 hourly. Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and location.

Schedule

This position is based onsite in Burbank, CA. Local candidates will be considered first.