Licensing Manager

EnVogue International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EnVogue International is seeking a Licensing Manager in New York to partner closely with the Licensing Director. You will manage day-to-day licensor relationships, approvals, and program calendars while identifying new brands and opportunities to grow the licensing portfolio.

You will collaborate across Sales, Design, and Merchandising to develop commercially relevant licensed assortments and ensure brand alignment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Licensing, Brand Partnerships, Brand Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing day-to-day licensor relationships, communications, approvals, and licensed programs.
• Strong network within the licensing and brand partnership industry.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to identify whitespace, product extensions, and growth opportunities.
• Experience researching and evaluating potential brands and licensing partnerships.
• Strong understanding of licensing processes including approvals, style guides, contractual requirements, royalties, and timelines.
• Excellent relationship-building, networking, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day communication with licensors, licensing agencies, and brand partners, ensuring strong and responsive relationships.
• Manage key licensed programs from concept through production, keeping approvals, timelines, and brand requirements on track.
• Collaborate with Licensing Director on licensing strategy, brand relationships, new opportunities, and portfolio growth.
• Build and maintain relationships across the licensing industry and develop connections with prospective brand partners.
• Identify whitespace, new categories, and product extensions to grow existing licensed programs.
• Research and evaluate potential new licenses and partnerships alongside the Licensing Director.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to develop commercially relevant licensed assortments.
• Provide strategic and creative input on product concepts to ensure strong brand alignment and commercial potential.
• Oversee product and artwork submissions, approvals, style guide compliance, licensing documentation, and program calendars.
• Represent EnVogue in partner meetings and relevant licensing industry events.

Skills

Licensing expertise

Brand partnerships

Relationship management

Commercial mindset

Market research

Licensing processes

Negotiation skills

Job description

EnVogue International is a fast-growing, trend-driven home décor company creating products for some of the largest retailers in North America. Since 2008, we’ve built a diverse portfolio spanning decorative pillows, bedding, rugs, bath, kitchen textiles, home fragrance, furniture, tabletop, and more.

Our teams work at the intersection of design, trend, and retail, turning emerging ideas into products that reach customers nationwide. With an entrepreneurial culture, global manufacturing capabilities, and a constantly evolving product portfolio, EnVogue offers designers the opportunity to have a real creative impact and see their ideas come to life in the marketplace.

About the Role

As a Licensing Manager, you will work closely with the Licensing Director to manage day-to-day licensed programs, strengthen brand relationships, and support the growth of EnVogue’s licensing portfolio. You will serve as a key point of contact for licensing partners, oversee ongoing communication and approvals, and help identify new brands, partnerships, and opportunities through industry relationships and networking.

What You'll Do

• Manage day-to-day communication with licensors, licensing agencies, and brand partners, ensuring strong and responsive relationships.
• Manage key licensed programs from concept through production, keeping approvals, timelines, and brand requirements on track.
• Work closely with the Licensing Director on licensing strategy, brand relationships, new opportunities, and portfolio growth.
• Build and maintain relationships across the licensing industry and develop connections with prospective brand partners.
• Identify whitespace, new categories, and product extensions to grow existing licensed programs.
• Research and evaluate potential new licenses and partnerships alongside the Licensing Director.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to develop commercially relevant licensed assortments.
• Provide strategic and creative input on product concepts to ensure strong brand alignment and commercial potential.
• Oversee product and artwork submissions, approvals, style guide compliance, licensing documentation, and program calendars.
• Represent EnVogue in partner meetings and relevant licensing industry events.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in Licensing, Brand Partnerships, Brand Management, or a related field, preferably within consumer products, home décor, fashion, or a related industry.
• Proven experience managing day-to-day licensor relationships, communications, approvals, and licensed programs.
• Strong network within the licensing and brand partnership industry with the ability to build and develop new relationships.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify whitespace, product extensions, and growth opportunities.
• Experience researching and evaluating potential brands and licensing partnerships.
• Strong understanding of licensing processes, including approvals, style guides, contractual requirements, royalties, and program timelines.
• Excellent relationship-building, networking, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic, proactive, and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple brands, relationships, and deadlines.

EnVogue International reserves the right to adjust compensation within or beyond the stated range based on experience, market conditions, and internal compensation considerations.