About Jellycat
Jellycat is a London-based, design-led luxury gift brand loved worldwide for our playful soft toys, baby accessories, books, and more. With a growing presence across North America, we’re building brand awareness and consumer engagement by bringing joy through creative activations, immersive retail experiences, and innovative storytelling.
The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Brand & Activation Manager to lead creative brand projects across the U.S. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution — bringing the Jellycat brand to life through retail activations, pop-ups, store experiences, events, and cross-functional collaborations. You’ll partner with our London HQ and U.S. teams to ensure brand consistency, drive consumer discovery, and elevate Jellycat’s presence in North America.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead creative brand execution across retail activations, events, pop-ups, and visual merchandising.
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Ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints, aligning with Jellycat’s global brand guidelines.
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Collaborate with HQ and U.S. teams on activations, budgets, and project delivery.
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Manage vendor relationships, sourcing, and production for branded experiences.
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Present creative ideas confidently to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
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Drive project management: oversee budgets, timelines, and execution.
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Troubleshoot and pivot strategies to ensure seamless activations and brand impact.
What We’re Looking For
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5–10 years of experience in branding, activations, and creative project management.
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Experience with technical drawings and 3D concepts (CAD).
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Strong eye for creativity, detail, and commercial awareness.
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Excellent communication and presentation skills.
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Ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate across teams and partners.
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Skilled in merchandising, reporting, and data analysis.
Perks & Benefits
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Medical, dental, vision + company-paid disability & life insurance.
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401k with 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution.
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Up to 30 days PTO annually.
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Regular team & social events.
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Employee Assistance Program for health & wellbeing support.
Why Join Jellycat?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of an internationally recognized, design-led brand in the North American market. If you’re a creative brand leader who thrives on building engaging customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you!