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Leder Games - Executive Director of Operations

Leder Games is a medium-sized studio based in St. Paul, MN that designs and produces innovative board games. We market our titles to become the owner’s new favorite game, games that will require mastery over many plays. Leder Games makes Ahoy, Arcs, Fort, Oath, Root, and the Vast series, as well as many projects on the horizon Executive Director of Operations We are seeking someone to fill our Executive Director of Operations role in our St. Paul, MN office. This position is in-person, and not available as a remote opportunity. Executive Director of Operations Operations Executive Leadership Oversee daily operations of the company. Design and implement plans and procedures for the operations team. Contribute to long term business strategies. Set goals for performance and growth. Lead initiatives to strategically pivot goals as necessary. Guide company culture and development. Act as liaison with HR representatives. Conduct employee performance reviews. Prepare and present quarterly finance reports. Liaise with the studio legal team. Business Management Manage day to day accounting activities. Coordinate and implement employee benefit programs. Invoice management (international and US-based companies) Tax management (Payroll taxes, federal and state taxes, VAT payments, tariffs and duties etc.) Payroll management (Adjustments, automatic payments, etc.) Copyright management (DMCAs, counterfeit takedowns etc.) Business Development Participate in expansion activities such as investments and corporate alliances. Utilize investment strategies for the company as a whole. Kickstarter campaign management (Pricing, product profiles, customer profiles etc.) Other Duties Attend conventions as able. Flexibility to coordinate with partners in other time zones. Facilities and Office Management Requirements Working knowledge of the board game industry. Previous management experience. Accounting experience. Knowledge of Leder Games’ titles is preferred. This job will require presence in the Saint Paul office in Minnesota. Compensation This role will pay between $80,000 to $100,000 USD. We have annual raises as well as raises connected to funding milestones. We provide health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition we provide a 401K program, disability insurance, life insurance, and health savings account. All employees participate in a bonus pool after 6 months in their role tied directly to company performance. To Apply Applicants should submit a resume and related materials to ledergamesjobs@gmail.com. Please title your email “Executive Director of Operations”. Leder Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Moose Toys UK - Conceptual Packaging Designer

Moose Toys is seeking a Conceptual Packaging Designer to join our Team in Cornwall. Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades. Our Cornwall team are Super proud to be consecutively recognised by Great Place To Work as being one of the UK’s Best Workplace, to include Best Workplaces for Development, Women, and Wellbeing 2024. Not to mention all our fabulous global toy industry awards, most recently, Preschool Toy of the Year: Bluey 3-in-1 Transforming Plane Playset, Action Toy of the Year: Despicable Me 4 The Ultimate Fart Blaster and Best New Property: MrBeast Lab #Innovationpowerhouse. At Moose we Playful with a Purpose, and are committed to bringing the WOW to everything we do, but we’re also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values and the planet: We're a family We dream Big We love Diversity We're always Learning We prioritise Wellbeing We give back in a big way We're serious about Sustainability We bring the Fun The Role Workdays: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 +Hybrid +Flexi To conceive and create packaging and branding assets for Moose’s toy and lifestyle products, targeted to children. As a mid-weight designer, you’ll be confident in branding and packaging design from concept development, artwork preparation, to production. You’ll support the UK based Design and Development team and contribute to both existing brands and new product launches. Working in our open-plan studio, you’ll be part of the creative process from start to finish. The wider team includes another packaging designer, product designers, illustrators, concept designers and engineers in a fast-paced, highly creative and energetic environment. A passion for creative, innovative branding and packaging execution with a playful twist will be the core of the role Experience & Qualifications An exciting portfolio demonstrating creative, innovative and playful brand and packaging design examples 2-3 years+ commercial experience in a packaging/branding design role Degree (or equivalent) in graphic design, packaging design, or visual communications Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite Comfortable sketching and building mock up packaging Good understanding of packaging materials and production/printing methods Creativity and playful Imagination are critical for the role Perks & Benefits This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, innovative, and collaborative team. Full training and induction will ensure you have the very best ‘Flying Start’ to Moose Toys. Benefits We are a family who prides ourselves on valuing team members. Offering a fun, energising, motivating environment with great benefits and recognition programs including: Our contracts are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (1/2 hour paid lunch break). Hybrid -We offer work from home 2days a week (Wednesdays and Fridays) depending on business needs. We run a non-contractual flexi hours scheme whereby our core working hours are 10:00 – 15:00 (Monday to Friday). The additional hours are made up flexibly across the week. Company Pension Contribution - 4% after 3 months service Life Assurance and Income Protection Policy Enhanced Holiday, 25 days plus the bank holidays. After 3 years employment this increases by 1 day a year up to a max of 28 days Flexible holiday options with our Buy, Borrow, Carry Over & Give Back Holiday Policy. Public Holiday - Flexible Leave Swap Day Enhanced Maternity / Adoption & Shared Paternity Pay Study Assistance and Study Leave Linked in learning for all employees Mental Health & Wellness leave Wellbeing program Gym & Cycle Schemes Health and Wellbeing subsidy Free eye test vouchers Bring your pet to work days Employee of the Month & Year awards Lively social event calendar to include; beach BBQ’s, Ice cream vans, family friendly events and epic Christmas parties! Opportunity to join our charity or sustainability teams with paid volunteer leave or become a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion via our DEI committee Every Moosie has Megamoose potential in our eyes and we have a range of programs to drive your continuous professional development. Including a linked in learning membership. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we warmly welcome part-time applications from candidates with relevant experience. We value different working patterns and are open to discussing flexible arrangements that support a healthy work–life balance. If this position sounds of interest, we’d love to hear from you! APPLY today! Please submit your portfolio and CV to include details of your salary expectation and notice period. Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitment.uk@Moosetoys.com, quoting the job title and reference number. Visit our website or our LinkedIn Life Page for more information on our amazing brands and people. https://www.linkedin.com/company/moose-toys/life/8116859d-111c-4adb-8ca1-060abd41c007/?viewAsMember=true www.moosetoys.com Primary Location GB-COR-Newquay Job Packaging/Graphic Design Employee Status Permanent Schedule Full-time

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Manager, Channel Strategy & Merchandising - Emerging & Value Channels

At Hasbro, our mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. We’re looking for adventurous and curious people who want to explore, experiment, and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled, highly creative, and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come. Join Hasbro as the Manager, Channel Strategy & Merchandising - Emerging & Value Channels and be at the forefront of our channel growth initiatives! This outstanding opportunity allows you to lead strategies that grow Hasbro's reach in under-penetrated retail spaces and new distribution opportunities across the Americas. If you are ambitious, have a consistent track record developing go-to-market approaches, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Effective from the date that Hasbro opens its new Boston location, this position will be onsite Tuesday – Thursday at Hasbro’s new HQ location in Boston, MA. In the interim, this position will be onsite Tuesday –Thursday at Hasbro’s HQ in Pawtucket, RI A Day in the Life as a Manager, Channel Strategy & Merchandising - Emerging & Value Channels: Act as the Channel Growth Leader for emerging and value channels, leading strategies that extend Hasbro’s presence. Lead the merchandising approach for Value, Club, Grocery/Drug, and Specialty channels throughout the US, Canada, and LATAM. Define channel-specific white space opportunities including value price tiers, club formats, specialty & drug/grocery exclusives, and outstanding format programs. Partner with Sales and Channel Strategy Managers (CSMs) to align channel plans with retailer strategies and promotional cycles. Build and maintain Channel Playbooks outlining “how we win” — from SKU mix to promotional levers and shopper activations. Collaborate with Shopper Marketing and Omnichannel Merchandising on cross-channel consistency and content readiness. Take charge of ODM brief consolidation and serve as the primary contact for the ODM Lead to drive implementation and sell-in across Americas channels. Analyze channel-level POS and distribution trends to identify performance gaps or expansion opportunities. Partner with Portfolio Strategy to influence Global Brand Teams (GBTs) on innovation or packaging needs outstanding to these channels. What you'll bring: 5+ years of experience in Channel Strategy, Category Management/Merchandising, Shopper/Customer Marketing, or Commercial/Go-To-Market positions. Proven track record to develop and complete channel-specific growth strategies across Value, Club, Grocery/Drug, or Specialty retail. Strong experience in turning POS, distribution, and segmentation insights into actionable plans that drive incremental revenue. Demonstrated success partnering with Sales, Portfolio, and Shopper Marketing to influence assortment, pack strategy, and activation plans. Experience handling multi-market scope (US + Canada and/or LATAM preferred). Ability to build clear, scalable playbooks, frameworks, and toolkits for cross-functional teams. Strong communication and influence skills — able to drive alignment across complex collaborator groups. Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. Circana, Kantar) is preferred Familiarity with the toy and entertainment industry is preferred. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator. The salary range for this position is $98,700.00 to $148,100.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package. Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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