Softlines Product Category Manager

TL;DR

Softlines Product Category Manager (Product Management): Supporting passionate teams in making product dreams come true, strategically guiding Riot-made and licensed products to meet player demand. Focus on cross-functional collaboration, product lifecycle management, and delivering thoughtful physical product experiences globally.

Location: Los Angeles, USA

Salary: $109,200.00 - $153,300.00 USD + incentive compensation + equity + 401K with company match + medical, dental, vision, and life insurance + short and long-term disability + open PTO.

Company

hirify.global Consumer Products wants every fan of Riot IP to feel proud to express their love of their IP through physical merchandise.

What you will do

• Support the development of the annual global category plan by setting strategic direction for OEM and licensed merchandise across Riot’s portfolio of intellectual property.
• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies that align with brand and game objectives while meeting product lifecycle and merchandising goals.
• Manage OEM P&L to ensure product lines meet budget and profitability targets while identifying opportunities for growth.
• Oversee licensee relationships from contract negotiation to execution, including onboarding, product line planning, marketing followthrough, and reporting retrospectives.
• Drive category growth by conducting detailed analyses of market trends, player feedback, and sales forecasts to inform product selection and inventory planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or equivalent work experience.
• Passion for building meaningful product experiences for our players.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing consumer products programs for entertainment and/or game IP.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in product or category management, product marketing, business development, or licensing roles preferred.
• Proven success in cultivating strong relationships with a global network of licensees by category, manufacturers, and retailers.
• Experience with project management tools and spreadsheet programs.

Nice to have

• Gaming experience with one or multiple of Riot's games.
• Experience working on product development in a licensee or licensor capacity.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children.
• A 401k with company match.