Description

In this role, you will play a key part in validating licensed merchandise and ensuring it meets Nintendo's quality standards. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with suppliers, educating partners on guidelines, and managing product samples.

Requirements

• •2 to 3 years of professional experience in merchandise approval or merchandise development
• •Bachelor's degree in graphic design studies or comparable education
• •General knowledge of product development, including print methods, production process, material constraints, and general timelines
• •Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word
• •Excellent spoken and written English language skills
• •Comfort with design and development processes, managing feedback from multiple sources, constructive criticism, and creative direction
• •Solution-oriented and results-driven with strong problem-solving skills
• •Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• •Good project management and communication skills
• •Experience in handling multiple simultaneous projects
• •Structured working manner with attention to details and consistency
• •Strong interest in Nintendo products and Japanese culture
• •Experience in marketing material creation, coordination, and approval is a plus
• •Onsite presence in Frankfurt office at least 3 days per week to inspect physical samples
• •Submission of own portfolio is mandatory for the hiring process
• •Position might be Associate depending on professional experience

Tasks

• •Validate licensed merchandise and Nintendo products
• •Ensure products align with company guidelines and quality standards
• •Accelerate the approval process with design proposals
• •Communicate adjustment points to suppliers and licensees
• •Educate partners on Nintendo IP guidelines and rules
• •Manage assets provided to licensees
• •Assist in developing process documents and training materials
• •Collect, organize, and archive product samples
• •Communicate with Nintendo merchandise teams in Japan and the US
• •Perform administrative and design tasks assigned by the supervisor

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