Associate Manager of Product Development, PlayStation

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Manager to join our Product Development team
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, product lifecycle management, and a passion for delivering exceptional products that meet customer needs
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Proven experience in product development, project management, or a related role
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management principles and best practices
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Present portfolio of design examples
• Strategic thinker with a customer-centric mindset and a passion for driving results
• Experience in Photoshop, Flowhaven (or similar approval systems), PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator etc
• Highly detail-oriented, multi-tasker, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment

• In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development of innovative products from concept to launch
• Manage the end-to-end product development process, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Work closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and specifications
• Facilitate approvals process from start to finish for all product and packaging from licensees and retailers
• Own creation of pitch decks and materials for team (strong creative background and outstanding PowerPoint skills)
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities for product improvement
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including timelines, budgets, and risk assessments
• Track project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders on a regular basis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the product development process and enhance team efficiency. Improve our portal (Flowhaven) to streamline workflows
• Collaborate with licensing, marketing, and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and support product launches
• Onboard submission process with licensees, retailers, and brand collaboration partners to include NDAs, credit checks, due diligence process etc
• Liaise with PS Studios on asset development and keep systems updated
• Responsible for overall management of global royalty reporting process, including: Managing quarterly statement collection from licensees, review/approve transactions, working with finance team and billing through the Flowhaven system
• Support DTC site (GearStore) through planning, sampling, approvals, product naming, product description, product legal lines, imagery, and pricing strategy
• Work closely with marketing, PR, etc. teams to amplify marketing strategies from our licensees
• Assist with the organization of trade events as required
• Catalogue, manage and distribute final product samples including the coordination of sample archive

• Private medical insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Flexible working policy (remote working, flexible hours)
• Free fruit every day in our offices
• On-site free gym (London & Liverpool)
• On-site subsidised cafés
• On-site bar (Thursdays & Fridays, London & Liverpool)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care assistance
• x2 volunteering days each year
• Group pension plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Discretionary days off over Christmas and summer
• Free giveaways of select first party products and services
• Discounts on PlayStation products
• Discounts on Sony products
• Access to other corporate discounts

Since the release of the PS1 in 1994, PlayStation has been a consistent leader in the video gaming market. Its consoles are iconic in the gaming community - Playstation has produced both the top-selling and fastest-selling console of all time - and the company is still pushing boundaries. Its current flagship - the PS5 - promises to revolutionize gaming, featuring new technology that will create improvements across the board.