SUMMARY: Overview of the position.With overall direction from the Product Manager, the Coordinator supports the conceptualization and development of products related to our trading card gaming (TCG) category. Involved with Product Development from creation to completion, the Coordinator supports the development of unique and innovative products in line with Upper Deck’s overall goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Product Development: Must be able to determine and report on the driving factors for TCG styles or any intellectual property tasked to oversee.Creates and maintains checklists/documents for product content and communicates this information throughout the organization.Responsible for reviewing product components for accuracy and quality prior to production.Manages various spreadsheets detailing product requirements and budgets. Product Determination and Selection: Researches, anticipates, identifies, and capitalizes on TCG industry trends.Suggests categories and products for TCGs in line with set business plans. Quality Control/Ethics: Ensures that a product follows quality and compliance standards. Works closely with the Operation and Production teams to minimize development errors and delivery slippage. Understands value drivers within the TCG community and monitors appropriate channels to uphold product integrity. Marketing, Advertising, Promotion, and Solicitation Activity: Provide input into Marketing/Advertising/PR campaigns as requested. Traveling to conventions and events locally, nationally, or globally to promote and educate a player base. Communication: Responsible for keeping team members up to date with ranging developments for TCG initiatives acting as a liaison with other departments.Coordinates any key deliverable milestones and alterations across all departments. INTERACTION:The Coordinator will interact with numerous departments within the company as well as external parties. The core team will consist of, and working closely with, the TCG Product and Brand Managers. Graphic, Photo, Art, and Editorial departments will be consulted with heavily to ensure that content is conveyed properly. Project Managers will be constantly consulted to keep tasks on schedule and to meet licensor requirements when applicable. Financial and Legal requirements will also need to be considered and those departments will be consulted when necessary. The Coordinator will collaborate with Customer Service as needed to help with customer issues and will also be involved with outside contractors on various products. Lastly, Upper Deck Entertainment social media outlets will be used to interact with collectors and the community. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent. College Degree preferred.4 years of experience with TCG'sKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesExtensive background with TCGsGeneral pop culture knowledge and interest is preferred.Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail.Superior interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent oral and written communication skills.Strong background in working with various internal and external teams.Professional demeanor; team-player orientation.Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment when needed.Hands-on, energetic, and motivated self-starter.Ability to travel domestically and internationally on behalf of Upper Deck.Proficient in the following software or systems: MS Office (advanced expertise with Excel)The ability to create and maintain complex Microsoft Excel spreadsheets is a plus.Knowledge of basic budgeting.