Product Development & Buying Senior Manager
About the role
We're looking for a Product Development & Buying Senior Manager to help shape the future of the Crunchyroll Store. This role blends buying, merchandising, and product development, with a focus on softlines, accessories, and collectibles rooted in anime fandom.
Reporting into the VP of eCommerce, you'll identify emerging trends, build compelling assortments, make buy decisions, and manage products from concept through launch. We're looking for someone with strong product instincts and a pulse on fashion, collectibles, gaming, entertainment, and youth culture - anime expertise is a plus.
Core Areas of Responsibility
Own the product lifecycle across softlines, accessories, and collectibles, from concept and assortment planning through launch and optimization
Translate anime, youth, pop culture, fashion, gaming, and consumer trends into compelling products and assortments
Make buy, pricing, and inventory decisions that balance demand, margin, and category growth
Partner with vendors and licensors across product development, costing, sampling, approvals, production, quality, and delivery
Drive cross-functional execution with Design, Creative, Marketing, Planning, Finance, Legal, Licensing, and Operations
Monitor sales, margin, inventory, sell-through, and fan feedback to inform future buys and product decisions
Champion premium product quality, packaging, and brand standards while protecting the integrity of licensed IP
Identify new vendors, collaborations, categories, and product opportunities that keep Crunchyroll relevant to fans and culture
We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule in our Los Angeles office.
About You
We get excited about candidates, like you, because...
8+ years of experience in buying and product development, across softlines, accessories, collectibles, or licensed consumer products
Strong pulse on youth and pop culture trends, including fashion, collectibles, gaming, and entertainment; anime knowledge is a plus
Experience building assortments and making buy, pricing, margin, and inventory decisions
Proven track record developing products from concept through production and launch, working directly with vendors and manufacturers
Strong product and commercial instincts, with an eye for quality, design, value, and consumer appeal
Experience with licensed products or IP-driven brands and working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
Health Saving 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 some of our offices are pet friendly!
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The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA
$105,000—$130,000 USD