Product Licensing Manager

CultureFly is a renowned creator of licensed and original lifestyle products, ranging from collectibles and accessories to apparel, home goods, and subscription boxes, developed in collaboration with some of the world's most iconic entertainment brands. We merge creativity, storytelling, and fan passion to bring pop culture to life through innovative designs and high-quality offerings. Position Overview: As a Product Licensing Manager, you will lead CultureFly's Product Approval Team, managing all communications and submissions processes between our internal teams and licensors. This pivotal role ensures that every CultureFly product, from initial concept through final packaging, aligns with brand standards and secures prompt licensor approvals. We seek a candidate who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing relationships with major entertainment licensors. Responsibilities: Lead and mentor the Product Approval Team to ensure efficient and accurate submissions to licensors. Oversee product and packaging approval cycles, enforcing compliance with each brand’s style guide and requirements. Maintain approval trackers, calendars, and dashboards to uphold all deadlines tied to production and retail timelines. Identify potential bottlenecks in the approval process and proactively resolve issues to avoid delays. Serve as the primary contact for licensors regarding approvals, product feedback, and brand compliance. Build and sustain strong relationships with key contacts across multiple entertainment and lifestyle brands. Interpret licensor comments and provide clear guidance to internal creative, design, and production teams. Collaborate closely with Design, Creative, Product Development, and Production teams to align on feedback and product modifications. Partner with Sales, Operations, and Project Management to prioritize approvals linked to retail and seasonal deadlines. Ensure effective communication across departments for transparency and accountability throughout the approval process. Make certain all products, artwork, and packaging adhere to contractual and brand guidelines. Maintain organized records of approval correspondence, feedback, and version histories. Assist Legal and Licensing teams with any audit or compliance documentation requests. Optimize approval workflows while developing best practices for submissions and communication. Explore and implement new tools to enhance efficiency and team visibility. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Product Development, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in licensing, approvals, or brand management within consumer products, entertainment, or collectibles. Demonstrated success in managing multiple licensor relationships simultaneously. Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong attention to detail with a capacity to manage multiple deadlines effectively. Proficient with project management or asset-tracking tools (e.g., Airtable, Monday.com, Asana). Experience leading or supervising a team is preferred. Why CultureFly: Join a team that collaborates with top global entertainment brands and engages with passionate fan communities. Experience a vibrant and creative work environment in the heart of New York City. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Be part of a culture that celebrates innovation, fandom, and fun. Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000