Licensing & Brand Partnerships Specialist

pokemoncareers; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pokémon Company International is seeking an Assistant Licensing Manager to develop licensed products and drive a strong retail presence across the US & Canada. You will work with Brand Services and Retail Marketing to grow the Softlines business, including Accessories and Footwear.

Responsibilities include managing licensees, identifying new opportunities, and coordinating product development, legal, and financial planning. This is a hybrid role with exposure to high-profile licensing events.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA degree or equivalent working experience.
• 3–5 years minimum related experience in softlines licensing, manufacturing or related field a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to interact with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Licensee management: act as key contact for designated licensees and support brand onboarding and reporting.
• Identify and engage prospective licensees to support strategic initiatives.
• Develop creative direction for Accessories and Footwear with Brand Services collaboration.
• Review product approvals and provide timely feedback for submissions.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, and inter-department communication to meet deadlines.
• Support contract processing and tracking through the licensing pipeline.
• Assist with budgeting, financial planning, and implementation of licensing plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

The Pokémon Company International is seeking an Assistant Licensing Manager to develop licensed products and drive a strong retail presence across the US & Canada. You will work with Brand Services and Retail Marketing to grow the Softlines business, including Accessories and Footwear.

Responsibilities include managing licensees, identifying new opportunities, and coordinating product development, legal, and financial planning. This is a hybrid role with exposure to high-profile licensing events.