- Manage and coordinate the full approval process for licensed products from concept through to production.
- Liaise directly with brand licensors (e.g., Minecraft, Pokémon) to submit product concepts, designs, packaging, and marketing materials for approval.
- Track and monitor all submissions to ensure timely feedback and approvals are obtained.
- Maintain organized approval records and databases, ensuring version control and accurate documentation.
- Communicate licensor feedback clearly to internal design and production teams, ensuring any required changes are actioned efficiently.
- Ensure all products meet licensor brand guidelines and legal requirements before going into production.
- Support the wider team with licensing compliance queries and documentation.
- Identify and flag potential approval bottlenecks, proactively managing solutions to keep projects on schedule.
- Contribute to improving and refining approval processes as the business grows.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Trello) or willing to learn.
- Experience working in a product-based or licensing environment is preferred but not essential.
- Experience in approvals coordination, licensing, or working with major brands is a bonus.
- A team player with a proactive and positive approach.
- Work with major global brands in a creative and fast-moving industry.
- Be part of a close-knit, supportive team in a small business environment where your work makes a real impact.
- Opportunities to learn about licensing, product development, and retail markets across the UK and Europe.