Licensing Manager

UVS Games; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home role

Flexible work hours and competitive 0T

Supportive culture designed to help你

Job summary

UVS Games is seeking a Licensing Manager in the United States to bridge internal development teams and external licensors, guiding product submissions from concept to final production while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. In this role you will manage submission workflows, maintain accurate records, and communicate clearly with licensors and internal partners to keep launches on schedule.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and proficiency with common

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Strong time management skills and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve, identify process improvements, and recommend solutions.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent submissions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Asana, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new tools and systems quickly.
• Experience working with licensed products and brand approvals.
• Familiarity with creative production workflows or physical product development.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and external partners.
• Interest in TCGs, pop culture, collectibles, or consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Lead licensor product submissions across all product launches, from early concepts through final production samples.
• Ensure all submissions align with licensor brand guidelines and approval requirements.
• Track approvals, feedback, and revisions to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of submissions, approvals, and assets in internal systems (including Asana) and licensor portals.
• Manage licensor-provided assets and documentation, ensuring teams are using the most current materials.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for licensor-related submissions and approvals.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams regarding feedback, requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate with licensors to resolve questions or issues efficiently.
• Review concepts and physical samples to confirm they match approved submissions.
• Ensure sample quantities, testing documentation, and required materials are complete and delivered on time.
• Support ongoing maintenance of licensor documentation and compliance records.

Job description

The Licensing Manager is a detail-driven operator who serves as the essential bridge between internal development teams and external licensors. In this role, you will lead the product submission lifecycle while ensuring every project remains organized, meticulously documented, and aligned with brand guidelines.

The Licensing Manager’s expertise in managing complex approval workflows and clear communication will ensure our products launch efficiently and on schedule. We are a fast-growing publisher dedicated to bringing the world's best IPs to the tabletop, since 2006. From My Hero Academia and Godzilla to Star Trek and Street Fighter, we have built a reputation for blending deep tactical gameplay with fan-favorite universes.

Following the global launch of Riftbound (the League of Legends Trading Card Game) on October 31st, 2025, we are entering a phase of explosive expansion. We are looking for builders, people ready to disrupt the TCG market with creativity, agility, and precision.

We don't just sell games; we build ecosystems where players and fans thrive. What you’ll do:

Product Submissions

• Lead licensor product submissions across all product launches, from early concepts through final production samples
• Ensure all submissions align with licensor brand guidelines and approval requirements
• Track approvals, feedback, and revisions to ensure timely resolution

System & Asset Management

• Maintain accurate records of submissions, approvals, and assets in internal systems (including Asana) and licensor portals
• Manage licensor-provided assets and documentation, ensuring teams are using the most current materials

Internal & External Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for licensor-related submissions and approvals
• Communicate clearly with internal teams regarding feedback, requirements, and timelines
• Coordinate with licensors to resolve questions or issues efficiently

Product Inspection & Compliance

• Review concepts and physical samples to confirm they match approved submissions
• Ensure sample quantities, testing documentation, and required materials are complete and delivered on time
• Support ongoing maintenance of licensor documentation and compliance records

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Strong time management skills and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Ability to problem-solve, identify process improvements, and recommend solutions
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent submissions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Asana, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to learn new tools and systems quickly
• Experience working with licensed products and brand approvals
• Familiarity with creative production workflows or physical product development
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders and external partners
• Interest in TCGs, pop culture, collectibles, or consumer products

Compensations & Benefits:

• Work from home role
• Flexible work hours and competitive PTO
• Supportive culture designed to help you develop and grow

Other benefits

Before We Sign Off: We welcome applicants with a wide range of experience. We encourage anyone to apply that may be interested, even if you feel you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications above.

UVS Games provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.