Senior Licensing Manager

EnVogue International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EnVogue International is seeking a Senior Licensing Manager to oversee key licensed programs and brand partnerships while supporting growth of the company’s licensed portfolio. You will report to the Licensing Director and partner across Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Sales to identify whitespace opportunities and drive new ideas that align with brand standards and business objectives.

You will evaluate potential licenses, manage program timelines, and maintain strong

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in licensing, brand partnerships, or related field.
• Experience managing licensed brands and building strong licensors relationships.
• Strong commercial mindset to identify whitespace and growth opportunities.
• Experience evaluating brands, partnerships, or licensing opportunities.
• Ability to balance creative, brand and commercial considerations and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Manage licensed programs from concept through production meeting brand standards and timelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with licensors and brand partners as liaison with internal teams.
• Evaluate potential licenses and partnerships; research brands and strategic fit.
• Identify whitespace, new product extensions, and opportunities across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Sales, Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to maximize opportunities.
• Provide strategic input on licensed concepts and drive assortment alignment.
• Oversee artwork submissions, approvals, style guides, royalties, and calendars.
• Monitor licensing trends and competitive activity for new opportunities.
• Prepare licensing reports, analyses, and business updates for leadership.

Skills

Licensing

Brand partnerships

Brand management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Presentation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Since 2008, EnVogue International has been a leader in trend-driven home décor. By combining a collaborative design process with our established manufacturing network, we turn trend-driven concepts into high-quality home products. Our expansive portfolio includes bedding, decorative pillows, kitchen linen, rugs, bath accessories, home fragrance, stationery, furniture, tabletop, and more. For a full list, visit our website: envogueinternational.com.

About the Role

As Senior Licensing Manager, you will manage key licensed programs and brand relationships while supporting the strategic growth of EnVogue’s licensed brand portfolio. Reporting to the Licensing Director, you will partner across Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Sales to identify whitespace opportunities, expand licensed assortments, strengthen brand partnerships, and drive new ideas. You will also support the Licensing Director in evaluating potential new licenses while ensuring existing programs meet brand standards and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage key licensed programs from concept through production, ensuring brand standards, timelines, and business objectives are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with licensors and brand partners, serving as a key liaison between external partners and internal teams.
• Partner with the Licensing Director to evaluate potential new licenses and brand partnerships, including researching brands, product categories, and strategic fit.
• Review existing licensed brands to identify whitespace, underutilized categories, and new product extensions that can drive incremental business.
• Partner with Sales, Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to develop and maximize opportunities across the licensed portfolio.
• Provide strategic and creative input on licensed product concepts, challenging designs when appropriate and bringing forward new ideas that strengthen assortments and brand alignment.
• Oversee artwork submissions, product approvals, style guide compliance, licensing documentation, submission calendars, royalty requirements, and program timelines.
• Monitor licensing trends, competitive activity, and retail developments to identify new opportunities for licensed brands.
• Prepare licensing reports, presentations, portfolio analyses, and business updates for leadership and licensing partners.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen licensing operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive 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 licensed brands and building strong relationships with licensors and brand partners.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify whitespace opportunities, new product extensions, and areas for growth.
• Experience evaluating potential brands, partnerships, or licensing opportunities preferred.
• Ability to balance creative, brand, and commercial considerations and provide constructive feedback on product concepts and designs.
• Strong understanding of licensing processes, including product approvals, style guides, contractual requirements, royalties, and program timelines.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic, proactive, and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple brands, projects, and deadlines.

Why Join EnVogue International?

• Global Impact - Work directly with international manufacturing partners and help bring products to market on a global scale.
• Drive Operational Excellence - Play a critical role in ensuring product quality, profitability, and on-time delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Sales, and Logistics teams to drive business success.
• Growth Opportunity - Join a growing organization where your expertise directly influences product execution, operational performance, and company growth.

*EnVogue International reserves the right to adjust the salary, within or beyond the stated range, based on factors such as candidate experience, market conditions, and internal compensation structures.