Associate Product Development Manager, D&D Softlines

About the role

The Dungeons & Dragons Franchise team is seeking a softlines focused Associate Product Development Manager to help carry the creative vision of Dungeons & Dragons forward across a growing slate of licensing partnerships. You will work directly with licensing partners on assigned products and projects, serving as a highly organized guardian of the D&D IP — ensuring appropriate branding, visual consistency, integrity, design, and quality across franchise licensing efforts. This is a hybrid role requiring three days a week in our Renton, WA office.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full end to end product development process from initial partner training through reception of and archiving of final product samples
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to lead and manage creative output, driving product innovation and compelling execution while maintaining brand consistency within a commercial context
• Train licensees and partners on the use of creative assets and approval systems
• Guide product development through Hasbro's approval systems in line with global product integrity guidelines
• Provide asset updates and creative troubleshooting to support innovative, on-brand product development and co-branded promotions across the portfolio

Requirements

• Experience working in Creative/Commercial, preferably in Product Design, Product Development, and/or Licensing industry
• Background in softlines development: printing techniques, cut-and-sew construction, and/or plush development
• Ability to lift boxes and physically handle product samples including intake, archive, and inventory management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to efficiently and proactively work with all levels of an organization, in a fast-paced environment, managing global relationships
• Confident and effective communicating and pitching to internal and external partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail ensuring Legal, Legal Trademark, Brand requirements, and documentation are accurate

Qualifications

• A love for Dungeons & Dragons and an understanding of the D&D community
• Experience with My Media Box or similar product approval systems
• Skilled at running presentations, meetings, and building positive relationships
• A love of pop culture and being up to speed with design and cultural trends

Pay

$81,600 - $122,500 USD

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Time Off to Recharge
• Financial Well-being
• Life & Family Support
• Volunteer and Community Initiatives
• Learning & Development
• Exclusive Perks