Product Development Coordinator

Who we are:Spiralcute is a leading Japanese character brand management company, renowned for building 'sophisti-cute' brands that blend heartfelt narratives, wit, and charm. We specialize in developing emerging character stars into irresistible consumer products through strategic licensing and engage fans with innovative promotional campaigns through unique partnerships. Our portfolio features beloved franchises including the Japanese pop-culture phenomenon Chiikawa, the whimsical felines of Mofusand, the encouraging penguin Koupen Chan, and more. Headquartered in Tokyo, Spiralcute oversees character brand development and operational strategies. Our Los Angeles-based subsidiary, Spiralcute International, Inc., is dedicated to supporting partners and facilitating licensing opportunities for champions of cute worldwide. Our mission is simple: to spread joy through cuteness.Role Description:We have a fantastic opportunity for Product Development Coordinator with experience working with style guides in licensing, marketing, advertising or brand assurance. An excellent opportunity to work in a creative space include creating a variety of communication decks, crafting visual submission feedback. As well as interfacing with all touchpoints of the Product Development process, maintaining calendars and timelines, creating materials for streamlining, workflow, trafficking submission feedback, compiling line sheets, scheduling, and othersupport related projects.This position is supporting Los Angeles-based subsidiary, Sprialcute International, Inc. and is based in Los Angeles. Currently the position is remote, work from home and will become in office in the near future.Job Responsibilities:Assist with maintaining day-to-day flow of product submissions.Create layouts with strong typography and appropriate use of color, images and fonts, allowing for readability and clear action in communication decks.Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the highest quality support for creative needs including product mockups, and design communication tools that communicate visually to support business objectives.Manage project and partner timelines while maintaining high attention to detail.Troubleshoot approvals issues and creative needs.Initiate and track status of Contractual samples, receive and inventory all samples.Shepard licensees to adhere to their launch plan by proactively setting up meetings, tracking milestones and proactively flagging when timing might be impacted.Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in a design related field is required.Multi-lingual: Japanese + English3-4 years of experience working with style guides in licensing, marketing, advertising, or brand.Knowledge of Hardlines and Softlines categories and the defining characteristics for each.Ability to manipulate graphics, create hierarchy layouts, recolor graphics, retouch graphics and create product mockups.Strong verbal and written communication skillsProofreading skillsEagerness to learn, adapt and be proactive in a rapidly changing environment.Excellent relationship builder with collaborative team player mentalityMaintain a confident, friendly rapport with all partners and while negotiating for compliance.Ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic, deadline driven environment that revolves around multiple departments and product development calendars.Computer software skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, In DesignThe pay range for this role is $32.00 – $40.00 hourly, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location.This position is also eligible for benefits including medical, dental and vision options. Employer paid life insurance and long term disability. As well as 10 paid holidays, PTO and sick pay.