This job listing expired on Aug 30, 2020
Tweet

Known for our unique designs and strong sense of community, Panda Global is looking for a Director of Merchandise to integrate our voice into our products and develop new merchandise for our fans to support their favorite team. The Director of Merchandise will facilitate conversations between independent artists, sponsors, manufacturers, and team members to create cohesive lines and marketing campaigns for launches. The Director of Merchandise reports directly to the CMO.

What this position entails:

  • Take lead in meetings and email chains regarding new merchandise, marketing plans, and budgeting
  • Collaborate with the graphic design team to execute effective advertisements
  • Manage the Panda Global storefronts and make sure graphics and merchandise are up-to-date
  • Calculate monthly spending budgets and keep track of earnings for each promotion
  • Travel to events to help run the Panda Global booths

What sort of background is necessary:

  • 4+ years of experience in related industries (e.g. finance, accounting, merchandise development, marketing, etc. does not have to be in gaming)
  • A strong understanding of clothing trends and knowledge of the various gaming communities that Panda Global servers
  • Competency in Google Sheets, Excel and/or Word

What qualities make you shine for this position:

  • Organized: You will be speaking with multiple people at various times and dealing with projects of varying launch dates and different campaigns. There are internal structures in place to keep you organized, but this position has many moving parts, and there are many metrics that must be kept up with to analyze success.
  • Creative: You will be collaborating with various individuals in creating new designs and marketing campaigns, so it is important to be innovative.
  • Forward Thinking: Designing our strategy for merchandising requires thinking ahead into trends and player desires far in the future.
  • Team Player: You will be working with different branches of the company alongside members who will also contribute ideas.
  • Flexible: Many members of the team work in different timezones resulting in meetings taking place outside of normal work hours.
  • Efficient Communicator: The Director of Merchandise needs to disclose ideas and plans efficiently to various departments.

How to apply

Please send an attached Resume and Cover Letter to the email behind the Apply button and we will respond to you as soon as possible. Thank you!