Director, Licensing

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The Role : (Los Angeles or New York Hybrid)

Were looking for a Director Licensing to play a key role on the Epic Games portfolio helping manage the Fortnite licensing business across toys & collectibles and other key categories with a focus on client and partner management. This is a high-impact highly visible position that combines exceptional client management strategic planning creative vision and franchise development expertise. You will work closely with the Associate Vice President who oversees the broader Epic Games business to drive program execution stakeholder management and strategic planning. The ideal candidate is both a strategist and operator who can navigate a complex fast-paced client environment while building scalable programs that strengthen Fortnites position as one of the most culturally relevant brands in the world.

What Youll Do

Lead the day-to-day licensing management for Fortnite with an emphasis on toys collectibles and adjacent categories.

Manage global licensee relationships from product development through retail execution ensuring creative alignment and commercial success.

Support Epic Games brand and product strategy by translating creative goals into scalable licensing programs and retail initiatives.

Identify and develop new business opportunities across key categories for Fortnite and Rocket League aligned with brand and retail priorities.

Partner with internal legal finance and operations teams to manage deal tracking royalty performance and quarterly reporting.

Collaborate with marketing and retail teams to bring licensed products to market through launch campaigns retail activations and storytelling moments. Deliver ongoing category analysis partner performance insights and strategic recommendations to optimize portfolio growth.

You Have These :

810 years of experience in licensing consumer products or brand management ideally within gaming entertainment or toy categories.

A deep understanding of brand and franchise development product lifecycles and global retail trends. Proven success managing multiple high-profile partners and priorities with precision diplomacy and accountability.

Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to operate confidently in a fast-moving highexpectation environment.

Clear and persuasive communication style that is collaborative proactive and solution driven. A resourceful level-headed problem solver who thrives under pressure and takes ownership from start to finish.

How we work :

WME Group is at the center of sports media entertainment and fashion and is a relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration develop our future talent and build on relationships across leadership peers and teams we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support. Dont meet every single requirement Were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.

If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications knowledge skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages which include base rate along with as applicable short- and long-term incentives growth and developmental opportunities and robust benefits such as health care retirement vacation and other paid time off and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum :

$112500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state / local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum :

$150000 annually

IMG Licensing is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race gender identity disability age sexual orientation religion or belief.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Fundraising,Management Experience,Coaching,Analysis Skills,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,negotiation,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1