Product Development & Buying Senior Manager

About the role

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Own the product lifecycle across softlines, accessories, and collectibles, from concept and assortment planning through launch and optimization
• Translate anime, youth, pop culture, fashion, gaming, and consumer trends into compelling products and assortments
• Make buy, pricing, and inventory decisions that balance demand, margin, and category growth
• Partner with vendors and licensors across product development, costing, sampling, approvals, production, quality, and delivery
• Drive cross-functional execution with Design, Creative, Marketing, Planning, Finance, Legal, Licensing, and Operations
• Monitor sales, margin, inventory, sell-through, and fan feedback to inform future buys and product decisions
• Champion premium product quality, packaging, and brand standards while protecting the integrity of licensed IP
• Identify new vendors, collaborations, categories, and product opportunities that keep Crunchyroll relevant to fans and culture

We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule in our Los Angeles office.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 8+ years of experience in buying and product development, across softlines, accessories, collectibles, or licensed consumer products
• Strong pulse on youth and pop culture trends, including fashion, collectibles, gaming, and entertainment; anime knowledge is a plus
• Experience building assortments and making buy, pricing, margin, and inventory decisions
• Proven track record developing products from concept through production and launch, working directly with vendors and manufacturers
• Strong product and commercial instincts, with an eye for quality, design, value, and consumer appeal
• Experience with licensed products or IP-driven brands and working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
• Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
• Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health Saving Account HSA program
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan, with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• Support program for new parents
• Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

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