Senior Gaming Licensing Lead - Irvine (Hybrid)

TalentoHC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentoHC is seeking a Licensing Manager in Irvine, CA to drive the licensing brand strategy for core gaming IP across the Americas, with potential involvement in international programs. This hybrid, full-time role includes day-to-day account management, budget tracking, and ensuring brand integrity aligned with company guidelines.

You will manage licensee deals, negotiate terms, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and licensors while identifying new business opportunities and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of licensing experience
• Strong ability to review licensing contracts and negotiate key business terms
• Demonstrated knowledge of the video game industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Manage licensee deals through full lifecycle, ensuring contractual compliance, launches, and ongoing performance
• Collaborate with Licensing leadership to support strategic objectives and contribute to revenue growth
• Maintain knowledge of video game industry trends, retailer insight, sales lifecycles, line planning and play patterns
• Analyze licensee performance via sales forecasts and competitive analysis and report insights
• Engage cross-functional teams and international territory counterparts for alignment
• Support sales planning and financial alignment with licensee partners
• Contribute to new licensee recruitment with market research and opportunity identification
• Develop brand style guides with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with eCommerce to promote company-owned stores and major retailers
• Prepare pitches, decks, and ad-hoc reports for licensees

Skills

Licensing

Contract negotiation

Brand management

Communication

Team collaboration

Video game industry knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related

Job description

TalentoHC is seeking a Licensing Manager in Irvine, CA to drive the licensing brand strategy for core gaming IP across the Americas, with potential involvement in international programs. This hybrid, full-time role includes day-to-day account management, budget tracking, and ensuring brand integrity aligned with company guidelines.

You will manage licensee deals, negotiate terms, and coordinate with cross-functional teams and licensors while identifying new business opportunities and supporting