Licensing Manager (New York)

CultureFly is a leading creator of licensed and original lifestyle products from collectibles and accessories to apparel, home goods, and subscription boxes developed in collaboration with the worlds most iconic entertainment brands. We combine creativity, storytelling, and fan passion to bring pop culture to life through innovative design and high-quality products.

Position Overview :

The Licensing Manager will lead CultureFlys Product Approval Team, overseeing all communication and submission processes between our internal teams and licensors. This role ensures that every CultureFly product from concept through final packaging meets brand standards and receives timely licensor approvals. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing relationships with major entertainment licensors.

Responsibilities :

Manage and mentor the Product Approval Team to execute all submissions to licensors efficiently and accurately.

Oversee product and packaging approval cycles, ensuring compliance with each brands style guide and requirements.

Maintain approval trackers, calendars, and dashboards to ensure all deadlines are met for production and retail timelines.

Anticipate potential bottlenecks and proactively resolve issues that could delay approvals.

Act as the main point of contact for licensors regarding all approvals, product feedback, and brand compliance.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key licensor contacts across multiple entertainment and lifestyle brands.

Interpret licensor comments and provide clear direction to internal creative, design, and production teams.

Work closely with Design, Creative, Product Development, and Production teams to align on licensor feedback and product changes.

Partner with Sales, Operations, and Project Management to prioritize approvals tied to retail or seasonal deadlines.

Communicate clearly across departments to ensure transparency and accountability in the approval process.

Ensure all products, artwork, and packaging meet contractual and brand guidelines.

Maintain detailed records of approval correspondence, feedback, and version histories.

Support the Legal and Licensing teams with any audit or compliance documentation requests.

Streamline approval workflows and develop best practices for submissions and communication.

Evaluate and implement new tools or systems to improve efficiency and visibility across teams.

Qualifications :

Bachelors 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.

Proven track record of managing multiple licensor relationships simultaneously.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Familiarity with project management or asset-tracking tools (e.g., Airtable, Monday.com, Asana).

Experience leading or supervising a small team preferred.

Why CultureFly :

Opportunity to work with top global entertainment brands and fan communities.

Collaborative and creative office environment in the heart of New York City.

Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

A culture that values innovation, fandom, and fun.

Salary Range : $75,000 - $90,000