Product Development Manager, Licensing

London, England, United Kingdom

11/25/2024

Who We Are:

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

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

• Management of all product development categories 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
  
  

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

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.