Handle Recruitment
Product Development Associate
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
We're partnering with a globally recognised entertainment & consumer products business, seeking a Product Development Associate to support their growing Trading Cards & Card Games sector, for an initial 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the world's most iconic entertainment franchises, helping bring engaging products and packaging to market across the EMEA region.
Please note this is not a hands-on design role, but you will be working closely with an experienced Product Development team - playing a key role in supporting the creative development process from concept through to final approval. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone detail-oriented and looking to build a long-term career within licensing and consumer products.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Must be commutable distance to London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the development of innovative trading cards and trading card game products across multiple projects
- Assisting with the day-to-day product development process, reviewing submissions and coordinating creative approvals
- Working closely and building strong relationships with licensees and internal stakeholders to ensure products align with brand guidelines and commercial objectives
- Coordinating artwork, packaging, and marketing approvals through internal systems
- Ensuring products meet legal, brand, and quality standards before approval
- Researching trends across trading cards, gaming, collectibles, design, and wider consumer markets
- Applying strong graphic design principles including typography, colour, composition, and visual storytelling
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Key Requirements:
- At least 2 years' experience in Product Development, Product Design, or a related creative discipline
- Strong knowledge of product development, manufacturing processes, and product construction
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location