Senior Director, Collectibles Product Development

Senior Director, Collectibles Product Development at Crunchyroll About Crunchyroll Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super‑serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in‑person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love. About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Director of Global Collectibles Product Development to take the strategic lead on the development and management of all Crunchyroll merchandise product releases, managing the franchise planning for key content across Global Commerce, and meeting the Global Commerce department goals and objectives. Reporting to the Vice President of Global Strategy and Development, you’ll be responsible for delivering on the strategic and revenue goals for Crunchyroll’s portfolio of products, driving the global product strategy, partnering with the analysis team on forecasting by territory, and product plan development for all major franchises. Core Responsibilities Lead the global collectibles product pipeline to meet our goals. Work with the Global Commerce Creative team on product lines, yearly planning, themes, and capsule collections. Manage global product development and franchise workflows with key partners. Oversee product managers, the master production schedule, and forecasting for all new releases in partnership with Sales and Distribution. Shape and deliver franchise strategies for priority titles across Global Commerce and the wider company. Partner with Content, Acquisitions, Curation, and Brand Marketing to identify content and business opportunities that drive merchandise growth. Develop annual plans and promotions for Home Entertainment products and ensure smooth execution. Lead the creation of collector’s editions and exclusive product campaigns with E‑commerce and Marketing. Share insights on category trends—pricing, product formats, retail environments, competitive activity, and best‑in‑class executions. Work with Sales and Marketing on territory‑specific programs and retail opportunities. Review yearly category performance to gather learnings and shape future plans. Oversee sales presentations and monthly product decks by territory. Lead monthly and quarterly cross‑team product alignment meetings. Serve on the Global Strategy Leadership Team to help guide long‑term Global Commerce strategy. About You 15+ years of product development experience in a fast‑paced, consumer‑focused company, including experience creating fan‑focused products or working in fan‑driven retail environments. Track record in consumer product development and building product pipelines. Experience with franchise planning, managing content lifecycles, and overseeing budgets with ROI evaluation. Deep knowledge of anime content, major titles, creators, and fandom culture. Collaboration skills across teams and with external partners. Excellent written and verbal communication, including for creative briefs, business plans, and presentations. Ability to connect and share ideas effectively with creative, business, and leadership audiences. Why You Will Love Working at Crunchyroll Competitive compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually. Flexible time‑off policies allowing you to take the time you need. Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance. Health Savings Account (HSA) program. Health care and dependent care FSA. 401(k) plan with employer match. Employer‑paid commuter benefit. Support program for new parents. Pet insurance and pet‑friendly office spaces. About Our Values Courage – we believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves. Curiosity – we are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding. Kaizen – we have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress. Service – we serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Location: Dallas, TX Salary: $225,000.00 – $250,000.00 per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr