NECA, LLC. is known as National Entertainment Collectibles Association, one of the leading manufacturers for licensed merchandise. Since the inception of its toy division in 2002, NECA became synonymous with the horror genre, releasing some of the most sought-after collectibles for slasher icons such as Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, and Freddy Krueger, while shining a light on niche characters like Sam from Trick-r-Treat. In the years since, NECA has also become a staple collectible manufacturer for the Alien & Predator franchises, and more recently, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
Working with the most talented artists that have a passion for film, TV, music, and video games, NECA strives to provide highly detailed and innovative collectibles at an affordable price. With over two decades of experience in the toy industry and a wide selection of licensed merchandise, NECA presents something for every interest. In possession of 50+ licenses, NECA has produced thousands of products, offering retailers and distributors worldwide a variety of beloved pop culture characters in the form of 7" scale action figures, prop replicas, and everything in-between.
NECA is hiring a Product Developer! We are seeking a creative, innovative individual with good conceptual and analytical skills who thrives in a highly entrepreneurial environment to join our Product Development team. This role will report to the VP of Product Development. This is a great opportunity to learn the business from the ground up and get exposure to various functions across the organization.
Location: Hillside, NJ (Full-time, IN-PERSON)
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist on coordinating new product development, from market and product research, as well as improve existing products Manage, track, and receive product samples and work with product development team before production Maintain and update project documentation and liaise cross functionally to ensure that products meet functional specification and licensor standard requirements Maintain quote sheets and analyzing costs across multiple vendors Provide timely and consistent communication of product activity changes or key updates to key stakeholders Build and manage schedules and timelines for new product development Work on ad-hoc projects as needed QUALIFICATIONS: BS/BA degree required Must be a self-starter with excellent written and oral communication skills Multitasking is a priority, must multitask like a champion. Proficient in excel, adobe acrobat, and power point Creative, detail-oriented, and analytical Can work well in both a team environment and independently Strong knowledge in pop culture and the toy/collectible industry is a plus
