EMEA Product Development Manager – Toys, Games & Promotions
Location: London – hybrid, approximately one day per week onsite
Contract: Maternity cover, 20 October 2026–19 September 2027
Rate: £230.77 per day PAYE
Travel: Some international travel required
Our client, a leading global entertainment and media organisation, is looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to oversee the development of toys, games and promotional products across EMEA.
This is a creative and hands‑on position translating well‑known entertainment franchises, characters and stories into compelling consumer products. Approximately 70% of the role will focus on providing creative product‑development support to a major global toy partner.
Key responsibilities
- Manage the development of toys, games and promotional products across EMEA.
- Translate entertainment franchises and characters into creative product concepts.
- Provide creative direction and product‑development support to a major global toy partner.
- Collaborate with creative, commercial and franchise stakeholders, licensees and manufacturers.
- Create and review product designs, illustrations and graphic applications.
- Provide clear creative feedback and manage product‑approval timelines.
- Ensure products comply with brand and franchise guidelines.
- Consider manufacturing capabilities, product construction and packaging requirements throughout development.
- Research consumer trends, illustration styles, competitor products and developments within the toys and games market.
- Maintain consistently high creative and technical standards across all projects.
- Share product‑development best practices with the wider team.
Essential skills and experience
- A minimum of five years’ experience in 3D product design, toy development or toy manufacturing.
- A design degree, technical qualification or equivalent practical experience.
- Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
- Strong experience with relevant 3D design software.
- Excellent product‑design and illustration skills.
- Knowledge of toy packaging, manufacturing processes and the technical construction of products and components.
- Strong understanding of design and consumer trends within the toys and games market.
- Experience presenting creative concepts and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder‑management skills.
- A proactive, tenacious and solutions‑focused approach.
- Working knowledge of InDesign, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Availability to travel when required.
Desirable
- Previous experience within an entertainment, licensing or franchise‑led organisation.
- Experience working with major toy manufacturers, licensees or global consumer‑product partners.
- Knowledge of product development across multiple EMEA markets.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced toy or consumer‑product specialist who combines creative flair with strong technical manufacturing knowledge.
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