Technical Production Manager, TCG

We at Ravensburger are both a truly global company and a family. As a bunch full of different characters and personalities with heart and a passion for achieving our goals together, we offer a great range of entertainment for children and families. What drives us forward? A shared sense of purpose. Together we are working on creating something meaningful - pure fulfillment for your career!

What You’ll Do

Production Ownership & Delivery

• Own end-to-end technical production for Trading Card Game products, from development handoff through mass production and delivery.
• Act as the primary owner of manufacturing execution, coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver against defined schedule, quality, cost, and margin targets.
• Define and drive production strategies that balance creative intent, manufacturability, and business objectives.

Manufacturing Strategy & Vendor Leadership

• Select, evaluate, and implement materials, processes, and manufacturing approaches that best support product specifications and long-term scalability.
• Lead manufacturing engagement across development and production, ensuring readiness, consistency, and brand integrity.
• Negotiate costs and manufacturing terms aligned to Bills of Materials (BOM), Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) targets, and sustainable vendor partnerships.

Technical Specification & Cost Control

• Establish and maintain manufacturing specifications, BOMs, and core production documentation.
• Partner with Finance and Project Management to support accurate cost modeling, margin management, and production forecasting.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve technical risks, tradeoffs, and constraints early to prevent downstream disruption.

Quality & Standards Stewardship

• Own approval authority for production readiness across prototypes, test runs, and final manufacturing outputs.
• Champion continuous improvement in product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and reliability, ensuring durability and consumer safety standards are consistently met.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Project Management to align schedules, priorities, and escalation paths.
• Translate manufacturing considerations into clear, actionable guidance for Product, Design, and Creative teams.
• Support Sales and Marketing needs through the provision of accurate, high-quality production samples and materials as required.

What You Bring

Technical & Manufacturing Expertise

• Strong knowledge of print processing, materials, manufacturing processes, and product prototyping relevant to Trading Card Games and collectibles.
• Ability to evaluate and scale manufacturing solutions across diverse product requirements.

Execution & Judgment

• Results-oriented operator with a strong ownership mindset.
• Sound judgment in balancing quality, cost, schedule, and manufacturability.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving production environments.

Communication & Influence

• Excellent communicator able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Trusted partner to internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management capabilities.

Operational Discipline

• Highly organized with strong prioritization and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent production efforts without loss of quality or focus.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in consumer product production with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Proven track record of delivering complex physical products on schedule and within cost targets.
• Experience in Trading Card Games, games, or collectibles preferred.

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Regular domestic and international travel required for on-site quality assessment and partner engagement.
• Ability to meet standard physical requirements associated with production oversight and factory environments.

Success Measures

• Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of Trading Card Game products.
• Achievement of defined quality, durability, and safety standards.
• Proactive identification and communication of production risks and tradeoffs.
• Strong, sustainable manufacturing partnerships that support long-term growth.

Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity tied to company and individual performance.

Generous time off, including PTO and company holidays.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

401(k) with company match.

Product discounts on Ravensburger, Disney Lorcana, BRIO, and ThinkFun.

A collaborative, creative, and playful culture in our Seattle studio.

Salary range- $85,000-$120,000