Approvals Manager - Licensed Products

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Approvals Manager to join their London team. This role is crucial for managing the product development process, ensuring timely approvals for creative projects across popular brands. Ideal for someone passionate about toys and consumer products, this position offers tremendous potential for career advancement. You will collaborate closely with design teams and licensors, ensuring that all creative projects stay on track. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, ideally within toys or consumer products.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with precision and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product development process from concept to approval.
• Coordinate sample delivery and assist with social media asset creation.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office

Creativity

Education

College Degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Project Management Software

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Approvals Manager - Licensed Products, London

Client: Maxx Marketing, Inc

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

cde01698ee44

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Opportunity:

YuMe has an immediate requirement for an organized, detail-oriented licensing Approvals Manager to join our London team.

The Approvals Manager will be the interface between our design teams and licensor partners to ensure each creative project is on track. Our talented, fast-moving designers are developing products and marketing collateral across multiple brands, including Among Us, Hello Kitty, Transformers, Stranger Things, Jujutsu Kaisen, and many more. As Approvals Manager, you will be responsible for tracking asset development and obtaining product approvals for toys, consumer products, and ad copy from our licensors. The Approvals Manager acts as the main point of contact for all licensors regarding PD/Approvals. The ideal candidate will have experience with approval, project management, marketing, or consumer products.

This opportunity offers tremendous potential for advancement, ideal for someone seeking career development in the consumer products and toy industries.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the entire critical path of the product development process.
2. Own the creative timeline from concept to approval to meet project milestones in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
3. Manage creative submissions via email and licensor portals in collaboration with internal creatives to ensure timely design approvals.
4. Ensure internal photography of products is carried out promptly, and files are saved in an orderly manner.
5. Be the hub for status, timelines, and deliverables across creative projects and communicate overall timelines and project deliverables to the YuMe creative team.
6. Ensure that internal and external creative feedback is communicated clearly to in-house designers.
7. Notify the Creative Director and business leads of any current or impending deadline issues.
8. Work closely with designers to understand their skill sets and schedules to load balance projects properly.
9. Work with performance creative and business leads to recommend process improvements and best practices.
10. Coordinate sample delivery to licensors, retailers, and distributors from Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and London offices.
11. Assist with social media asset creation.
12. Help with tradeshow planning and administration.
13. Handle product submissions for industry award consideration.
14. Perform administrative and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. A college degree is required; a PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
2. Experience in project management, ideally within toys, consumer products, or licensing approvals.
3. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with precision and attention to detail.
4. Proactive, self-motivated, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills for detailed notes and feedback.
6. Ability to motivate, resolve conflicts, assertiveness, and problem-solving skills to maintain productivity.
7. Passion for toys, entertainment, gaming, animation, anime, and consumer trends.
8. Fluency in Microsoft Office is essential.
9. Skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, or project management software are a plus.

Additional Information:

Application Process:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for this position. We will only respond to candidates we are interested in interviewing. We thank all others in advance. All responses will be kept strictly confidential. Maxx is an equal opportunity employer that employs individuals based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabilities, or any basis prohibited by law.