Product Development Lead

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Woods & Co Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Woods & Co Recruitment are partnering with a fast-growing entertainment marketing business that brings blockbuster brands to life through innovative consumer products. Operating globally and known for their partnerships with cinemas, retailers, and theme parks, they specialise in creating licensed merchandise products. With strong growth ahead, they're looking for a Product Development & Production Team Lead to drive projects from concept to delivery and lead a high-performing team.

What's in it for you?

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Birthday leave
  • Access to wellness apps
  • Free on-site gym
  • Additional leave based on length of service (commences at 2 years' service)
  • Summer Hours (finish at 2pm on one day every second week during Summer)

What will you do?

  • Lead the development process for branded entertainment products from brief to delivery
  • Oversee production pipelines, supplier relationships, and factory readiness
  • Ensure products meet licensor approvals, IP guidelines, and quality standards
  • Manage timelines, budgets, and reporting across multiple projects and regions
  • Drive continuous improvement across product development and production processes
  • Support and develop a team of product specialists and production staff
  • Solve challenges quickly and maintain strong communication with stakeholders

What do you need?

  • Proven experience in product development or production management
  • Background in entertainment marketing, consumer products, licensing, FMCG, or related industries
  • Strong project management skills, with experience managing critical paths and deadlines
  • Knowledge of licensing, approvals, and compliance processes
  • Experience working with suppliers, factories, and quality assurance standards
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop a team
  • Commercial acumen and the ability to manage budgets and identify efficiencies

If you're as excited about this opportunity as we are, don't wait - APPLY NOW Interviews are being conducted immediately. For a confidential discussion, please contact Laughlan Judge on  or

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.

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