Strategic Licensing & Art Acquisition Director (On-Site)

The Bradford Exchange, Ltd.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

The Bradford Exchange is seeking a Licensing & Art Acquisition Director to lead licensing partnerships, negotiate agreements, and drive business growth. This on-site leadership role focuses on trademarks, artwork, music, and brand integrity, requiring strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a law degree plus 5–8 years in licensing/IP, and a proven ability to manage complex partnerships with licensors and internal stakeholders in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and law degree required.
• 5–8 years of licensing and/or intellectual property law experience.
• On-site position; not eligible for remote work; in-office commitment beyond three days per week as needed.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and review licensing agreements relating to IP including characters, trademarks, art, and music.
• Manage renewals and identify opportunities to expand partnerships.
• Develop compelling presentations, business plans, and strategic proposals for new business development and partner growth.
• Monitor performance under license agreements; prepare sales projections for licensors.
• Assist with royalty audits and coordinate with Finance and auditors.

Skills

Negotiation

Licensing knowledge

Communication

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's + law degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Bradford Exchange is seeking a Licensing & Art Acquisition Director to lead licensing partnerships, negotiate agreements, and drive business growth. This on-site leadership role focuses on trademarks, artwork, music, and brand integrity, requiring strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ideal candidates will have a law degree plus 5–8 years in licensing/IP, and a proven ability to manage complex partnerships with licensors and internal stakeholders in a