Licensing Specialist, creative consumer products
- £30,000 – £35,000 DOE
- Sheffield
Our client, a growing consumer products business with a strong portfolio of licensed brands, is looking to find a Licensing Specialist to support and manage their licensing operations.
You’ll be highly organised with both a commercial approach and an eye for trend, acting as a key link between licensors, partners and internal teams to ensure all licensing activity runs smoothly and compliantly. You’ll be involved across product development and licensor management, so this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Development & Approvals
- Manage product approval workflows across internal systems and licensor platforms
- Review artwork and samples, coordinating feedback and amendments with design teams
- Ensure all products meet licensor requirements, including legal lines and compliance details
- Collaborate closely with design and buying teams to keep projects moving on schedule
- Coordinate samples throughout development stages
- Attend industry events, trade shows and presentations to stay informed on trends
- Assist with marketing initiatives tied to licensed properties and key events
Licensing Management
- Manage day-to-day communication with licensors, maintaining strong working relationships
- Ensure all licensing agreements are accurately tracked, including territories, timelines and contractual obligations
- Coordinate contract renewals and amendments, gathering input from relevant departments
- Manage royalty documentation and liaise with finance to ensure correct processing
- Produce sales forecasts for existing licences and new opportunities
- Support financial planning for renewals and new agreements through data analysis and projections
Skills & experience required:
- Experience in licensing, product development, or a similar coordination or administration role
- An understanding of the licensing processes would be beneficial
- Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Confident communicator, able to build relationships with both internal teams and external partners
- Good analytical skills, with the ability to interpret forecasts and commercial data
- Proactive, self-motivated and a collaborative team player
Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
