Product Innovation Associate

The role

The Product Innovation Associate will support the development and execution of the product innovation agenda. This person will research technologies to improve performance, reduce cost, or enhance consumer experience and work with operations and support teams to coordinate projects.

What you will do

• Assist in identifying and developing innovative new products, platforms, and processes.
• Support test projects from planning through completion.
• Provide regular project updates to the Innovation Project Manager and stakeholders.
• Analyze data and market trends to generate insights.
• Schedule, prepare for, and participate in Product Innovation meetings.
• Research options for materials and equipment needs.
• Support engagement with outside vendors on technology and execution needs.
• Coordinate with internal departments on technology needs and project requirements.
• Support trials of new technologies across applicable processes.
• Document processes, order of operations, test results, and materials.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree in design or engineering and/or equivalent work experience.
• English language domain.
• Experience collaborating with or coordinating across multifunctional teams.
• Curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.
• Analytical skills.
• Experience with project management tools.
• Highly organized with excellent time management abilities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments or project workstreams.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence outcomes.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Nice to have

• 1-3 years of experience in pre-press, design, print, print finishing, manufacturing, or related production environments
• Exposure to project management, Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or business analysis principles
• 1-3 years of operations, manufacturing, product development, or related experience
• Bilingual with Spanish

About the company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. It is part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, a digital sports platform that engages more than 81 million fans.