Approvals Manager (Collectibles)
Crunchyroll
Tokyo, JPThis is a Full Time Job
About the role
In your role as Associate Approvals Manager, you will shepherd product, marketing, and event approvals from start to finish, working closely with our licensees and master rights holders to ensure all licensed goods adhere to prescribed guidelines, are processed in a timely manner, and meet all necessary quality standards.
In the role of Associate Approvals Manager (Collectibles), you will report to the Director, Approvals.
We are considering applicants for the location of Tokyo, Japan.
Core Areas of Responsibility
• Manage end-to-end global approvals for product, packaging, marketing, and event materials across assigned titles, ensuring submissions align with brand guidelines, licensing requirements, and quality expectations.
• Serve as a day-to-day approvals partner to domestic and international stakeholders–including internal teams, licensees, vendors, and master rights holders.
• Develop, maintain, and socialize IP-specific style guides, usage guidelines, and reference materials that enable consistent, on-brand execution across licensed products and consumer-facing activations.
• Track, curate, and interpret approvals data–including submission volume, approval rates, turnaround times, and response speed–to identify trends and support process improvements.
• Curate artwork and creative assets by collecting, organizing, and maintaining approved materials; coordinate artwork requests and commissions as needed to support product development and marketing needs.
• Support additional approvals, licensing, and cross-functional projects as business priorities evolve.
About You
We get excited about candidates, like you, because...
• 5 years of professional work experience.
• 2 years of experience in product approvals, licensing, brand management, or a related function.
• Experience working with IPs.
• Experience working with international partners or vendors.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly with Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience with product approvals software (i.e. MyMediaBox, Flowhaven)
• Experience working at an anime, entertainment, or gaming company.
• Able to lift and move materials weighing up to 13.5 kg
• Native to Business level Japanese language skills (reading, speaking, writing)
• Native to Business level English language skills (reading, speaking, writing)
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Salary/Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits
• Health insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Allowances for gym & wellness, cellphone, meals, commuting
• Professional development
• Company's paid parental leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flex time off
Perks
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Hybrid work schedule
• 5 Yasumi Days
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• 3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
• Winter break
Additional Information
Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community, super-serving over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200 countries and territories. The company connects fans with the stories and characters they crave through various mediums, including streaming video, theatrical releases, games, merchandise, and events. Crunchyroll is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and values courage, curiosity, growth, and service in its operations. As an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan's Aniplex, Crunchyroll also emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workplace culture. The Collectibles team is focused on creating outstanding experiences and innovative products for anime fans, enhancing engagement through retail and digital marketing activations and gaming collaborations.
