NBC Universal
Manager, Design & Product Development (UP&E)_
NBC Universal, Universal City, California, United States, 91608
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (bcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (bcuniversal.com/csr) work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.Universal Products & Experiences Overview:Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and 3rd party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s three lines of business include Consumer Products, Games and Digital Platforms, as well as Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Parks & Resorts, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. niversalproductsexperiences.com/JOB DESCRIPTION –The Universal Products & Experiences Group is seeking a Manager of Design & Product Development to support the Product Design team that services the Universal Pictures’ Consumer Products business for Food, Beauty & Care product development. This position will report to the Senior Manager within the Product Design Studio and will contribute to the overall entertainment licensing objectives that drive worldwide brand awareness and deliver revenue to the studio.
The role is responsible for implementing the consumer product vision and managing product design & approvals for food, beauty and care categories. This is a design management role that requires an experience of working with product development within the Food, Beauty & Care product categories. Strong communication skills are essential for building relationships internally and externally, along with a talent for art-directing our external partners to design best-in-class and innovative consumer products.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page (bcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website.Salary range: $85,000 - $110,000 (bonus eligible)Responsibilities include:+ Possess a solid understanding of the licensing industry and consumer products business within Food, Beauty and Care categories+ Ability to design from concept through final samples/production+ Understand 2D & 3D production process techniques, including execution, fabrications/materials and technical designs to fit various price points+ Art-direct the development for Universal’s IP within Food, Beauty & Care product lines, in partnership with our licensees to deliver best-in-class design execution+ Manage the full product approval process with licensees to ensure submissions are reviewed by all necessary parties, appropriate feedback / approvals are gathered, and turnaround times are met within the appropriate time frame+ Implement brand excellence across the categories by making any necessary character revisions, infusing storytelling and providing property assets and toolkits+ Prioritize schedules based on product development calendar with licensees+ Carry out approval meetings with internal and external partners+ Manage approval functionalities on product approval system (Mediabox)+ Take part in concept product pitches when necessary, partnering with the Senior Manager and Senior Creative Director to ensure alignment+ Develop trend boards and product POVs based on seasonal trends, themes, color, materials and styling to inspire product innovation+ Join creative workshops and key partner meetings with licensees and lead creative kick off meetings/calls directly with licensees for new projects+ Contribute and share regional product design updates with Global team+ Collaborate with wider Creative, Retail and Category teams to align on franchise strategy and design execution through all products in Food, Beauty & Care categories+ Provide accurate design input and modifications based on strong understanding of IP priorities, guidelines & assets through all stages of the product approval process+ Observe and collate local and regional graphic and product application trends+ Support regional product line reviews+ Ability to communicate and collaborate with partners, building successful working relationships with key partners including (but not limited to): Licensees & Agents, Category, Retail, Franchise, and Studios & filmmakers+ Be an expert in all CP creative assets in order to provide accurate PD feedbackBasic Requirements:+ 5+ years’ experience in Design and Product Development+ Highly organized, proactive – a self-starter+ Resourceful in troubleshooting issues+ Solid communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to provide clear direction along with organization skills and strong attention to detail+ Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment+ Fully proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Ability to use keynote, Microsoft Word, Excel and MediaBox system online product approval+ Multitasker+ Be a team playerDesired Characteristics:+ Bachelor’s Degree preferredAdditional Requirements:+ + Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicantsand employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation,marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services,genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories,or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legalrequirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For HiringOrdinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have theright to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in yourability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You canrequest reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
The role is responsible for implementing the consumer product vision and managing product design & approvals for food, beauty and care categories. This is a design management role that requires an experience of working with product development within the Food, Beauty & Care product categories. Strong communication skills are essential for building relationships internally and externally, along with a talent for art-directing our external partners to design best-in-class and innovative consumer products.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page (bcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website.Salary range: $85,000 - $110,000 (bonus eligible)Responsibilities include:+ Possess a solid understanding of the licensing industry and consumer products business within Food, Beauty and Care categories+ Ability to design from concept through final samples/production+ Understand 2D & 3D production process techniques, including execution, fabrications/materials and technical designs to fit various price points+ Art-direct the development for Universal’s IP within Food, Beauty & Care product lines, in partnership with our licensees to deliver best-in-class design execution+ Manage the full product approval process with licensees to ensure submissions are reviewed by all necessary parties, appropriate feedback / approvals are gathered, and turnaround times are met within the appropriate time frame+ Implement brand excellence across the categories by making any necessary character revisions, infusing storytelling and providing property assets and toolkits+ Prioritize schedules based on product development calendar with licensees+ Carry out approval meetings with internal and external partners+ Manage approval functionalities on product approval system (Mediabox)+ Take part in concept product pitches when necessary, partnering with the Senior Manager and Senior Creative Director to ensure alignment+ Develop trend boards and product POVs based on seasonal trends, themes, color, materials and styling to inspire product innovation+ Join creative workshops and key partner meetings with licensees and lead creative kick off meetings/calls directly with licensees for new projects+ Contribute and share regional product design updates with Global team+ Collaborate with wider Creative, Retail and Category teams to align on franchise strategy and design execution through all products in Food, Beauty & Care categories+ Provide accurate design input and modifications based on strong understanding of IP priorities, guidelines & assets through all stages of the product approval process+ Observe and collate local and regional graphic and product application trends+ Support regional product line reviews+ Ability to communicate and collaborate with partners, building successful working relationships with key partners including (but not limited to): Licensees & Agents, Category, Retail, Franchise, and Studios & filmmakers+ Be an expert in all CP creative assets in order to provide accurate PD feedbackBasic Requirements:+ 5+ years’ experience in Design and Product Development+ Highly organized, proactive – a self-starter+ Resourceful in troubleshooting issues+ Solid communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to provide clear direction along with organization skills and strong attention to detail+ Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment+ Fully proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Ability to use keynote, Microsoft Word, Excel and MediaBox system online product approval+ Multitasker+ Be a team playerDesired Characteristics:+ Bachelor’s Degree preferredAdditional Requirements:+ + Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicantsand employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation,marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services,genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories,or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legalrequirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For HiringOrdinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have theright to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in yourability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You canrequest reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.