Associate Approvals Manager
Crunchyroll, LLC
| Company | Crunchyroll, LLC |
| Category | Finance |
| Location | Dallas |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Entry |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
About Crunchyroll
Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.
Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime! About the role
The Collectibles team at Crunchyroll is dedicated to bringing outstanding experiences, products, and game collaborations to anime fans around the world. We license anime franchises to third-party companies to launch products across all categories from toys & games, fashion, and home decor to experiences and digital games and goods. The team is made up of pop culture fans who love bringing brands to life through innovative products and experiences, retail and digital marketing activations, and gaming collaborations..
About You
5+ years of professional work experience, 1-2 in product approvals
Strong communication skills, written and spoken
Strong project management, initiative, and follow-through skills
Ability to be creative and apply critical thinking to provide solutions
Demonstrate close attention to detail
Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Suite and/or Google Suite
Experience working at an anime, entertainment, or gaming company
Experience with approvals software (i.e. MyMediaBox)
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Pluses:
Japanese language proficiency
Photoshop / Illustrator proficiency
Product design, marketing, or retailer buyer experience
About the Team
A day in the life of our Approvals Associate II:
Process product, packaging, and marketing approvals (physical and digital) globally for high-touch IPs
Maintain organization and cleanliness of office storage spaces
Create and maintain IP-specific style guides / usage guides
Daily communication with domestic and international teams
Maintain and present updates and status reports at department meetings and as needed
Daily communication with Licensees and frequent communication with Licensors
Gather and understand Licensee / Retailer goals and products to facilitate approvals
Simple data curation and interpretation (approval rates, speed, etc.)
Simple artwork curation (collecting, organizing, etc.) and advanced artwork curation (commissioning, etc.)
Organize, photograph, track, and mail samples internationally
Take on additional projects as requested
Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
Health Saving Account HSA program
Health care and dependent care FSA
401(k) plan, with employer match
Employer paid commuter benefit
Support program for new parents
Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
#LifeAtCrunchyroll ((select from the following job modalities for this role: #LI-Hybrid #LI-remote #LI-onsite)) About our Values
We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value
Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Our mission of helping p