Product Development & Approvals Coordinator - Maternity Cover

1 Month ago • All levels • Product Design • Graphic Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Product Development & Approvals Coordinator will support Blue Zoo's Licensing Department, focusing on Alphablocks, Numberblocks, and Colourblocks. Responsibilities include assisting with product development updates, presentations, design briefs, and research; managing digital assets; designing marketing materials; attending tradeshows; conducting product and trend research; and facilitating communication between teams. The role requires strong design skills (Adobe Creative Suite), proficiency in G Suite, and excellent communication skills. This is a 9-month maternity cover contract with potential for extension, requiring 2-3 days a week in the London studio.
Must have:
  • Organized and proactive
  • Proficient in G Suite & Adobe Creative Suite
  • Strong design skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Team player
Good to have:
  • Experience in product development/licensing
  • Knowledge of children's brands
Perks:
  • Flexible working
  • Profit share (2+ years)
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Social events

Job Details

About The Role

Blue Zoo are looking for a Product Development & Approvals Coordinator to provide support across our Licensing Department. Reporting into the Product Development and Approvals Manager, the role plays an important part in supporting the expanding licensing programmes for Blue Zoo Intellectual Properties, which include Alphablocks, Numberblocks and Colourblocks. You  will support in the running of product development, brand approvals, digital asset management, and promotional materials.

We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies. The successful candidate for this opportunity will need to commute to the London studio 2-3 times per week. The initial maternity cover contract is set to begin at the end of March 2025 and will last for 9 months, with the possibility of extension.

 

Day to Day:

  • Assisting in the fulfilment of monthly product development updates, presentations, design briefs and research.
  • Developing good knowledge of brand style guides and editorial content.
  • Keeping product samples organised and catalogued.
  • Coordinating to supply licensees, agents, brand owners and any relevant stakeholders with up to date information, status reports and other relevant assets on a regular basis.
  • Managing digital assets to ensure they are organised, edited and up to date.
  • Designing press adverts, presentations, sales sheets and product graphic designs.
  • Attending key tradeshows and assisting with preparations and management of the company stand for shows such as Brand Licensing Europe.
  • Conducting product and trend research at trade shows and in retail, and creating summaries for team analysis.
  • Participating in team meetings, both internally and externally.
  • Facilitate communication between the licensing, digital, and editorial teams.

About You

Must Have:

  • Organised, proactive and confident with the ability to manage and prioritise a  diverse and fast-paced workload.
  • Self-starter who can take initiative while supporting a dynamic team environment.
  • Proficient in G Suite, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Strong design skills, with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Quick to learn and adapt to new responsibilities, actively sharing knowledge and insights with the team.
  • Collaborative team player, skilled at building positive relationships and engaging effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • A consistently positive, can-do attitude that drives productivity, fosters a supportive work atmosphere, and inspires those around you.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience in product development, children’s publishing and/or brand licensing, whether licensee or licensor.
  • Good knowledge of children’s entertainment characters and brands, or a passion for children’s educational brands.

About Us

Blue Zoo is a leading animation studio in the UK, with a world-class reputation as the go-to place for creating bold, fun and characterful animation. Established in London in 2000, the studio has grown to become the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, picking up a shelf full of BAFTAs, an Annie and an Emmy along the way!

We couldn’t be prouder that Blue Zoo is the first major animation studio in the world to receive We’ve been independently certified by B Lab, a non-profit organisation who award the B Corp certification. The certification verifies companies who are working to improve the lives of employees as well as industries as a whole. The certification process involves over 170 rigorous metrics to improve the lives of our staff, customers, suppliers, and the local community, ensuring we are not just saying we are ethical with empty gestures, but independently evidencing it.

We are going through an exciting period of growth and are building a studio that is full of amazingly talented, happy artists, making work they are proud of, which in turn makes a small contribution to a happier world. Blue Zoo believes that a healthy balance in our lives - whatever our situation - is key to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We offer flexible working to support this.

We look for people who have expertise, enthusiasm and are motivated to make things better. You’ll work alongside a talented and diverse group of people who respect each other's differences and seek to understand and embrace fresh perspectives. 

What we’ve got for you:

  • Winner of Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024.
  • Inclusive self-funded shorts programme.
  • Many fun in person and remote social events throughout the year.
  • Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement programme.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including loads of discounts and offers.
  • Online wellbeing programme.
  • Profit share (for employees who have been with us for 2+ years).

Blue Zoo is committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity and invites everyone to ‘bring their whole selves’ to work. We believe that companies that truly embrace and value diversity, and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, are better companies. 

To be engaged our people have to feel included and valued. We work hard to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is embedded in the way we work, not just an initiative. We strive to engender a studio community that feels a deep sense of pride and commitment that transcends any role, department or level and works together to produce excellent and engaging work.

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About The Company

Celebrating over 20 years of Blue Zoo! We’re one of the UK’s leading animation studios with an enviable client list and a shelf full of BAFTAs for our trademark CG character animation. We’ve produced some of the most well-loved kids shows on TV, memorable commercials, and our animated shorts are rapidly gaining recognition for artistry and innovation.


Our passion for our craft and storytelling in the most engaging way has always been at the core of what we do, and that integrity has earned us a worldwide reputation for creating brilliant animation for broadcast, commercials and digital content.

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