Product Developer

Location:
Remote – USA (Ideally El Segundo, CA region)

Regular visits to our Los Angeles showroom required**

Would you like to join a fast-growing (200+ staff), exceptionally brilliant global company? Do you have experience in product development, creativity, trend awareness, commercial thinking, and working with licensed products all while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and staying calm under pressure? Do you want the chance to work with well-known global brands including Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, Barbie, and many more? If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and commercially minded individual to contribute to a dynamic and growing business while working with a talented and supportive team

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Who are WeCool toys

? WeCool Toys is a Global Designer and Manufacturer of Dynamic Toys, Crafts, Compounds and more. We own, operate, and manage all vertical and horizontal production, package, export and distribution processes. WeCool Toys is a new member of Paladone Group Holdings

Who are Paladone?

Paladone is a wholesale giftware company with offices and teams working globally. Our mission is to create winning trend life lifestyle products that put a smile on the faces of our customers globally. Along with our own branded products, we offer a comprehensive range of licensed giftware. We work with many exciting mainstream brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, and DC Comics

We are looking for a talented and driven Product Developer to join our Creative – WeCool team. You will report to the Head of Product Development and work closely with internal cross-functional teams, including Product Design, Project Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Licensing. This is a remote USA role, with periodic travel to our Los Angeles showroom required for collaboration, product reviews, and team sessions

Responsibilities

Innovation & Trends

• Contribute ideas and commercial concepts in line with trends, brand direction, and licensor expectat
• ions.Ensure products and packaging are on-trend, commercially viable, and aligned with brand and licensed brand ethos

Market Ressearch

• Conduct competitor and market analysis independenly
• Share insights and recommendations relating to both owned and licensed categories

NPD Process Management

• Manage development and approval workflows across assigned categories, including licensed product ranges
• Collaborate closely with Creative Managers, Senior PD, Designers, and global teams

Critical Path Management

• Ensure launch dates are achieved by managing timelines, actions, and risks across both owned and licensed projects

Artwork & Sample Review

• eReview artwork, packaging, and samples; ensuring alignment with licensor style guides and approval requirements
• Work with senior team members ahead of internal and licensor sign off.

-Commercial & Customer Awarness

• Understand consumer needs and work with Senior PD to ensure margins and commercial viability.
• Gain knowledge of key customers and their requirements, including licensed category opportunity

Systems & Administration

• Set up products and projects in internal systems
• .Run reports and maintain data accuracy

Customer Specials

• Support customer meetings and assist with customer-specific product development

Copywriting

• Produce accurate and engaging copy for products, packaging, and presentations—aligned with licensed brand tone of voice when required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in product development, preferably within consumer goods, toys, crafts, lifestyle, or comparable categories.
• Experience working with licensed products and licensor approval processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate trends into viable product concepts.
• Excellent project management, planning, and time-management skills.
• Clear communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
• Experience with Far East manufacturing is beneficial.7Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outook/

Benefits Package

In alignment with US state-by-state regulations, specific benefit details may vary by location; however, our broader US benefits suite includes support for work–life balance, financial wellbeing, and personal development. Employees enjoy access to flexible working practices, financial incentives and discounts, health and wellness programs, mental wellbeing resources, and employee care initiatives. We also recognise great work through formal and informal reward programs and offer learning and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and progress your career. If you want to work somewhere that values creativity, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement—this could be the perfect fit

What is next?

If you are ready to join the WeCool team then click apply and submit your Resume, Covering letter. We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 working days.