Description
Application Process
Please prepare and submit a video no longer than 60 seconds introducing yourself and sharing why you’re interested in the role. Submit to hello@borntolicense.com.
Who we are:
Born Licensing is a licensing agency focused on making the licensing process easier across a broad range of areas.
Our licensed advertising division is focused on the licensing of characters, clips and IP in advertising campaigns. We work with the greatest film, TV, animation and video game Licensors from around the globe and the advertising agencies that wish to license their IP in their campaigns.
Our Born to License division has expanded our services to companies that offer products and services across a broad range of sectors such as apparel, health and beauty, food and beverage, publishing, fashion accessories, digital products and many more.
We have decades of licensing experience, having worked with all major Licensors including Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Mattel, Hasbro, Universal Studios and hundreds more.
Our CEO David Born has worked in licensing for most of his career. He has an undeniable passion for licensing and is a strong advocate for the broad range of benefits that licensing offers.
Role Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Global Head of Product Development
- Helping with day to day product development related account management of existing clients such as Keepsake, Unico Studios and more.
- Assisting with Licensee Approvals and administration, coordinating the development process from concept through to final production, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Working with the Global Head of Product Development and other members of the product development team to ensure that all product development schedules and line plans are maintained and up to date
- Aligning with the Global Head of Product Development on the upkeep of Licensee product development line plans and sending to clients when changes occur
- Aligning with President of Licensing - North America to support clients where necessary
- Supporting clients across the full approval process and any queries that they may have throught this process
- Assisting in reviewing product designs, mock-ups, and prototypes, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and licensor requirements
- Familiarising with licensor style guides and artwork etc. to assist clients with identifying the most suitable assets to work with.
- Review and approve samples and prototypes to ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standards
- Addressing licensor feedback, coordinate revisions, and manage resubmissions to meet licensor requirements.
- Familiarising with product development portals such as Media Box, Flowhaven, OPA etc.
- Ensuring all products comply with legal, safety, and market regulations.
- Maintaining accurate records of specifications, approvals, certifications, and documentation.
- Proactively addressing and resolving challenges that arise during product development, ensuring minimal impact on timelines.
- Collaborating with teams to find creative solutions to design, production, or compliance issues.
- Conducting competitor shopping and online research to identify market trends and opportunities
- Manage in-house company tracking of product development
- Prepare and share updates on product development progress with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
General responsibilities
- Attending client or licensor meetings
- Other duties as requested by company CEO, President of Licensing and Global Head of Product Development
- Attendance at industry events and tradeshows including Licensing Expo in Las Vegas
- Creating or contributing to company newsletters
- Diary management /Booking in meetings
- Content creation and management for social media including LinkedIn and Instagram
Essential Skills
- A can-do attitude
- Confidence to work independently and take ownership
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Effective communicator at all levels
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Exceptional people skills
Desirable skills
- Experience within the licensing industry
- Experience within the consumer products industry
- Experience in trading cards and digital games
