Product Development Manager - IMG Licensing

Job Description

Contract Summary

Job Summary

IMG Licensing are searching for an enthusiastic, hardworking, individual to join the team to take on the management of selective gaming and entertainment licensing clients.

Reporting into the Senior Director, Licensing

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Licensing and Business Development

• Management of product development for global Entertainment & Gaming partners
• Management of the complete launch process from product development to the oversight of in store retail campaigns, marketing, digital and social activities; working with internal teams accordingly
• Brand guardian ensuring partners follow approved brand guidelines; and working with licensees and partners to interpret these guidelines in the creation of best in class products
• Create assets to support the commercial team. Including mock-ups, visualisation, and competitor research
• Oversee the management of style guides and assets to ensure all partners are developing with appropriate creative for product development
• Working with external agencies and freelancers to create new and updated style guide assets to offer new and on trend commercial designs for licensees
• Creative development of assets to include logos, graphics, brand decks, PowerPoint templates, product mock-ups etc
• Researching and presenting the latest design, fashion, and product trends

Required Experience

• Previous experience in a similar Product Development role
• Good understanding of the product development cycle in a wide variety of categories
• Experience within Entertainment & Gaming licensing
• Familiar with the approvals process and approvals platforms
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities

Skills/Attributes

• Organised proactive, solution driven mindset to deliver against deadlines
• Bring top class design to the centre of all aspects of the role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Team player, collaborative and flexible

Working Conditions

• This is a permanent position.
• This role will be based at City Road, London.
• Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.
• Occasional travel and weekend work may be required

Equal Opportunities Statement

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

IMG is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Business Overview

Licensing

IMG Licensing are one of the largest and most globally integrated licensing businesses in the world, with more than $8.7 billion in annual retail sales. We represent the rights of individuals, estates, media outlets, entertainment properties, fashion houses, leagues and other corporate trademarks.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.