Product Development Manager - Toys, Games & Consumer Products

Reference: 54789_1788523411

A leading global entertainment company is looking for a Product Development Manager to support the development of licensed Toys, Games and Consumer Products across EMEA.

Working with internal stakeholders and key licensing partners, you will manage product development, approvals, and bring products from concept through to market.

Location: London Hybrid (1 day per week onsite)
Contract: 13-Month
Inside IR 35

Key Requirements:

  • Product Development experience within Toys, Games, Consumer Products, Hardlines or Licensing
  • Strong stakeholder and project management skills
  • Understanding of product manufacturing and approval processes
  • Experience working with licensed brands/IP
  • Toy, games or consumer products experience highly desirable

This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the world's most iconic entertainment franchises within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Interested? Apply now

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£300.00 - £313.00
Per day
GBP300 - GBP313 per day
Added 04/09/2026
Reference: 54789_1788523411

Product Development Manager - Toys, Games & Consumer Products

London, England, United Kingdom Contract Industrial

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