Product Developer

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Universal Parks & Resorts Global Merchandise develops, and licenses branded consumer goods and promotional products which are sold at retail theme parks and/or otherwise distributed worldwide. Product lines currently include toys, home product, children's products, food/drinkware, apparel, souvenirs, jewelry, stationery, collectibles and candy/consumables.
Job Description
The Product Developer will need to work with buyers, designers, and international business partners to strategize and execute product development within the agreed timeframe across UPR-owned or -affiliated destination entertainment venues (both US and international).This includes understanding or coordinating task related to product development, quality standard or delivery requirement set by different UPR-owned destination in accordance with regulations, Company's brand standards and best practices. The role will also require the candidate to work with vendors and suppliers to recommend any changes to the current product development that will meet the affiliated destination product safety standards.

• Collaborate with Brand manager, buyers, creative and compliances team throughout the product development process. Responsibilities include tracking licensor update, identifying potential manufacturing challenges related to design or quality and ensure accurate materials and component selection for user experiences in mind.
• Assist the Senior Product Developer in identifying and onboarding new suppliers for global parks, while supporting merchandising tasks in line with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Work with Buyer / designers and suppliers to create initial concept to production stage leading to on time delivery.
• Handles product development including working with external vendors and factories on sample reviews.
• Understands and applies manufacturing and costing parameters to product.
• Ensures product design excellence by making character and product corrections during sampling, prototyping and address key issues and challenges in production/assembly and plans accordingly to deliver high-quality products.
• To participate in UPRGM produce development meeting or calls conducted in other time zones.
• Assist in identifying new market trends and innovations and contribute ideas to management and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinates with Manager/Senior Product Developer on new projects and scheduled deadlines.
• Limited travel for onsite product approval and trade shows.
• Undertake other ad-hoc projects and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Product development and sourcing experience in hardlines preferred.
• A team player, exhibits ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness, able to understand how product components and materials work together both functionally and aesthetically.
• Familiar with product manufacturing knowledge and understand regulations across Asia countries.
• Knowledge of product development process from conceptual to product delivery.
• Excellent communication skills with intuitive approach to varied personalities and attention to details.
• Well organized, Good time management skills in managing multiple projects.
• Capable of problem solving skills, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products - especially with Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Able to travel internationally as required.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• A good team player with excellent communication skills, willing to meet and communicate with international business partners and being able to multitask.
• Passionate in product development and keen eyes for detail.
• Willing to work with colleagues or stakeholders from other countries and from different time zone.

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].