Sr Merchandise Specialist at Nintendo

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

168500.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Consumer Merchandise Development, IP Usage Guidance, Visual Design, Collaboration, Project Management, Industry Trends Research, Creative Relationship Management, Mentoring, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Design Trends, Product Development, Communication, Problem Solving, Japanese Culture Familiarity, Video Game Industry Experience

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Nintendo of America Inc. About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks. Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Leads consumer merchandise development projects including concept design, prototypes, pre-production sample reviews, and packaging, with strategic business partners for key initiatives and product launches. Oversees appropriate IP/asset usage guidance and merchandise quality across assigned categories, partners, and projects. Proven ability to create and implement visual design edits by leveraging sanctioned art assets to influence merchandise development. Collaborates and drives alignment with Nintendo Co., Ltd. for IP usage and product quality as part of global merchandise development program. Establishes and maintains processes for reviewing merchandise line plans against Nintendo’s strategic and retail objectives. Builds and leads strong creative merchandise relationship with external partners at working group and senior leadership levels. Provides on-going oversight of creative relationship with partners, including concept design, prototype development and manufacturing, escalation and resolution of issues and concerns, and matters of appropriate IP usage. Provides new partner brand and IP onboarding, as well as ongoing education to Nintendo’s merchandise business partners pertaining to Nintendo’s franchises and characters to guide merchandise development. Researches and analyzes industry trends and manufacturing techniques for development categories of focus. Provides project status, direction, recommendations, and comments to internal teams and external business partners. Advocates on behalf of merchandise product development to assure proper representation and perspective is provided in process and policy change. Drives continuous improvement activities, optimize systems & processes. Contributes to recommendations and implementation. Keeps complete and thorough records of communications related to active, inactive, and completed projects. Acts as a resource for more junior team members. Some roles may lead, develop, and mentor a team to support employee development and growth opportunities. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS: 5-7 years of related experience required. Keeps complete and thorough records of communications related to active, inactive, and completed projects. Ability to mentor and develop team members. Thorough knowledge of Nintendo franchise characters and IP. Astute attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills in service of your creative projects. A creative design eye that understands design trends and best practices. Ability to execute against product development workback schedules. Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities. Video Game Industry experience a plus. Familiarity with Japanese culture, customs, and business protocol ideal. Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree of fine arts or fashion design preferred. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time. This position includes a base salary range of $105,300 - $168,500 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

Leads consumer merchandise development projects and oversees IP usage and merchandise quality. Collaborates with strategic partners and maintains processes for merchandise line plans.