Licensing Manager (Creators Product Group)

Description

The Creators Product Group is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Licensing Manager to support the growth of our talent-led brands. This role focuses on managing licensing processes, strengthening partner relationships, and supporting brand expansion initiatives across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and consumer products.

Compensation: $115,000.00 annually 

Key Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: 

· Manage day-to-day licensing activities across a portfolio of talent-led brands.

· Support the development and execution of brand and product licensing strategies.

· Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and onboarding new licensing partners.

· Coordinate with talent teams, managers, and external partners to ensure brand consistency.

· Prepare materials for licensing pitches, brand decks, and partner presentations.

· Track deal terms, timelines, deliverables, and renewals to ensure accuracy and compliance.

· Conduct market and category research to identify trends, whitespace, and opportunities for brand growth.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product development, legal, and operations teams on product launches.

· Assist with negotiation prep and help draft or review term sheets under leadership guidance.

· Monitor licensed product performance and compile royalty reports, sales insights, and KPI summaries.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

· 3–5 years of experience in licensing, brand partnerships, consumer products, talent management, or related fields.

· Working knowledge of brand development, intellectual property, and licensing best practices.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple partners, timelines, and projects simultaneously.

· Excellent communication skills and comfort working with talent teams, managers, and external partners.

· Analytical mindset with the ability to review sales data and performance metrics to guide decision-making.

· Familiarity with consumer behavior trends, pop culture, and talent-driven brand ecosystems.

· Creative, detail-oriented, and proactive in problem-solving and process improvement.

What You’ll Gain:

· A front-row role supporting talent-led brand growth at the intersection of culture, celebrity, and consumer products.

· Experience managing licensing operations with exposure to deal structuring and strategic planning.

· Collaboration with high-profile talent, internal brand teams, and top-tier partners across multiple categories.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package with employer contributions.
• Unlimited vacation time.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Paid parental leave.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Casual Dress code and an open office environment.
• A fulfilling career at a top-tier company with a strong mission and a passionate team.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This role is typically based in an office environment, requiring the use of a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as necessary to fulfill job duties.  The noise level is typical of an office setting, and interruptions may occur throughout the workday.

UTA is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may change at any time, with or without notice, to accommodate the evolving needs of the position and the company.

About CPG:

Creators Product Group is the consumer products division of United Talent Agency (UTA).  CPG is building brands with talented creators across the fashion, food and lifestyle arenas, and marketing them primarily through digital channels. Our creators have built great brands with devoted and dedicated followers, and they have a voice and aesthetic they want to convey through their own products. We solve that challenge through expertise in product development, digital strategy, merchandising and e-commerce. We centralize the development of consumer products and provide licensing representation for UTA’s roster of fashion, lifestyle, food and beauty talent, as well as additional client. CPG also consults with leading manufacturers to help them navigate the digital space. Our goal is to build the next generation of digital products and brands.