Licensing Director, Softlines & Collaborations
Core
Lead the softlines business by developing category strategies, managing licensee relationships, and driving collaborations for apparel, headwear, footwear, bags, accessories, and soft home products.
Role type
Senior IC licensing director (softlines & collaborations)
Builds
Consumer product lines, retail strategies, and brand collaborations
Domain
Entertainment licensing, fashion, and consumer goods
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy development, contract negotiation, licensee management, market research, financial forecasting, go-to-market planning
Preferred skills
Experience with premium/luxury brands, fashion/home retail merchandising, change management
Technologies
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop annual category strategies and product launch plans; conduct quarterly business reviews with partners; oversee new contract negotiations and renewals; manage licensee business plans and marketing plans; budget and forecast sales and royalty revenue; analyze product sell-through reports.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
