Aquent
Product Development Associate (Trading Cards / Collectables) [AQ-11883]
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Aquent is partnering with a world-leading media conglomerate, renowned for its global entertainment and animation franchises, to find a highly autonomous specialist.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to step into a role where your expertise directly shapes the visual identity and market presence of iconic intellectual properties within the high-growth trading cards and collectibles category. You will be at the forefront of creative approvals, ensuring brand integrity and driving the successful launch of products that resonate with fans worldwide. Your impact will be immediate and significant, as you own critical licensee relationships and approval pipelines from day one, contributing directly to the continued success and expansion of beloved entertainment brands.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated professional to manage creative approvals for premier trading card and tabletop game licensees across a broad international region. This role offers the chance to apply your keen eye for detail and strategic thinking to ensure all products meet stringent brand guidelines and quality standards. You will be the linchpin in a dynamic process, coordinating feedback and maintaining fast-moving product development schedules to bring exciting new collectibles to market.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Act as the primary creative contact for premier trading card and tabletop game licensees across a broad international region.
- Review licensee artwork, packaging, and product concepts to ensure 100% compliance with strict brand guidelines and style guides.
- Manage multi-layered feedback loops across internal studio departments, including Franchise, Marketing, Legal, and external third-party IP owners.
- Track submission pipelines independently, ensuring fast-moving product development schedules remain on track for global launch dates.
- Utilize basic Adobe Creative Suite skills (Photoshop/Illustrator) to inspect, mark up, and verify graphical assets.
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What You’ll Bring (Must-Have Qualifications)
- Direct background working within a studio, major IP owner, or licensor environment (e.g., global entertainment networks, tier-1 brand owners).
- 2+ years in licensor-side Product Development or Creative Approvals, ideally within Hardlines, Toys, Games, or Collectables.
- Proven ability to deliver firm, constructive creative feedback to external partners while preserving commercial relationships.
- Detail-oriented mindset capable of managing high-volume SKU approvals independently without requiring extensive ramp-up time.
Compensation Details
The target hiring compensation for this role is up to £192.31/day (PAYE) on an initial 12-month contract with long-term potential. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
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Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
A global leader in media and entertainment, known for its diverse portfolio of world-class brands across film, television, and digital platforms. It operates in over 200 countries, making it one of the largest media companies worldwide.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
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