Product Design Manager - Entertainment

ppAt TCC Global, we create innovative loyalty marketing solutions that drive customer engagement and strengthen brand loyalty for some of the world’s leading retailers. Our passionate team delivers exceptional results through precision execution, strong client partnerships, and seamless operational processes. /ph3The Reward Design Manager – Entertainment /h3pThe Reward Design Manager – Entertainment leads our reward design function for licensed premiums, driving innovative and engaging products from concept through to final production. This role combines strategic leadership, creative direction, and emerging AI-powered tools and workflows to enhance ideation, accelerate development, and deliver exceptional product outcomes. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliLead, mentor, and develop a team of product designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. /liliProvide clear creative direction, constructive feedback, and professional development support to team members. /liliOversee resource allocation, workload prioritisation, and project planning across multiple concurrent projects. /liliDrive the development of innovative toy and licensed premium concepts using a combination of traditional design thinking, prototyping, and AI-assisted ideation tools. /liliCollaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to interpret briefs and translate them into commercially viable product solutions. /liliEnsure all product concepts align with brand objectives, market trends, safety standards, and manufacturing capabilities. /li /ulh3Design Development Oversight /h3ulliOversee the creation of detailed 3D models, prototypes, and manufacturing-ready designs using CAD software and AI-enhanced design tools where appropriate. /liliReview and approve design outputs to ensure quality, functionality, innovation, and cost-effectiveness. /liliGuide teams through the full product development lifecycle from ideation through to production. /li /ulh3AI-Driven Innovation Trend Analysis /h3ulliChampion the adoption of AI across reward design and development, identifying opportunities to enhance creativity, efficiency, and personalisation. /liliIntegrate AI-driven insights (consumer data, trend forecasting, demand signals) into product development strategies to inform decision-making. /liliExplore and implement AI-enabled tools for design visualisation, rapid prototyping, cost modelling, and product optimisation. /liliDrive continuous learning and capability building within the team to effectively utilise AI technologies in day-to-day development processes. /li /ulh3Cross-Functional Collaboration /h3ulliPartner closely with engineering, marketing, sourcing, packaging, and quality teams to ensure products meet commercial, technical, and regulatory requirements. /liliFacilitate effective communication between departments and external stakeholders throughout development stages. /liliPresent concepts, product strategies, and design recommendations to senior leadership and clients. /liliOversee mock-up development, play testing, and user feedback sessions to refine products and improve user experience. /liliDrive iterative design improvements informed by testing outcomes, stakeholder feedback, and market insights. /li /ulh3Project Workflow Management /h3ulliManage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced, client-driven environment, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are achieved. /liliImplement and improve design processes, workflows, and best practices to maximise efficiency and innovation across the team. /li /ulh3Packaging Design /h3ulliOversee or contribute to packaging concept development, including the use of AI tools for rapid visual exploration and concept generation. /li /ulh3Job requirements /h3pThe ideal candidate is an experienced design leader who can inspire and guide a team of designers, oversee multiple product development projects, and translate business and client objectives into commercially successful products. You will combine strong creative instincts with operational excellence, leveraging both traditional design methodologies and AI-assisted tools to optimise workflows and elevate design quality. /ph3Must Have /h3ulli5+ years of experience in product design within licensed products, premiums, toys, or consumer goods; /liliCreative and strategic leadership that embraces emerging technology, particularly AI, as a tool to enhance design innovation and team capability; /liliStrong commercial awareness, with the ability to balance creativity, manufacturability, and market relevance in product development. /liliProactivity and flexible mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment and confidently lead teams through evolving challenges and opportunities. /liliForward-thinking mindset with a passion for shaping innovative product development processes and bringing products successfully to market. /liliExperience managing complex projects across multiple markets, ensuring delivery to timelines and quality standards. /liliExcellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and regions. /liliStrong understanding of AI tools and their practical application in concept development, design workflows, and operational efficiency. /liliStrong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and results-driven approach. /liliHigh level of accountability, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced environment. /liliFluent English; Italian is preferred but not mandatory. /li /ulh3Nice to have /h3ulliExperience in loyalty, licensed premiums, the toy industry, or related consumer product sectors will be highly regarded. /li /ulpPlease attach a portfolio with your application, including relevant project examples, case studies, or samples of your work that demonstrate your skills and experience related to this role. /ppTCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without distinction of age, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, or disability status. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr