Director, Consumer Products Licensing

Do you have prior experience in Consumer Products Licensing? The Thunderbird Entertainment team, a public company based in Vancouver, Canada, that produces live action scripted, factual, reality, animated series and movies, is seeking a Director, Consumer Products Licensing, for our Thunderbird Brands group. Thunderbird Entertainment's brands include children's television series The Last Kids on Earth (Netflix), Mermicorno:Starfall (Max) and general audience series Highway Thru Hell (Discovery).

Thunderbird Entertainment was founded in 2003. With offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Los Angeles, we have more than 1000 creatives on our team. And though we all have our unique skills, techniques, niches and passions, one thing is true for us all: we are artists at our core. We have two companies under Thunderbird Entertainment, Atomic Cartoons and Great Pacific Media. Atomic, founded in 1999, produces award-winning animation and GPM, founded in 2011, creates dynamic, award-winning factual and scripted content.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Source, negotiate, contract and oversee licenses for the company's brands in
  North America.
• Identify, engage and manage licensing sub-agents in international territories.
• Maintain relationships with consumer products companies including toy,
  publishing, game, apparel, accessories and other key categories.
• Manage product approvals.
• Coordinate retail placement with content platforms to maximize product sales in
  major markets in conjunction with the company's Distribution group.
• Partner with the company's, licensees' and media platforms' Marketing groups on
  consumer awareness initiatives and fan engagement.
• Support the company's Finance group regarding licensee revenue statements
  and payments.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Prior experience in a similar role relating to consumer products and licensing.
• An employment history that includes successful consumer products licenses with top
  brands.
• An ability to successfully communicate with and fulfill the needs of our global licensees.
• Familiarity with consumer products license agreements.
• An ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Able to work in our Burbank, CA office.

START DATE: TBD

This is currently a Hybrid role. Remote/Work from Home Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesdays and Thursday are in office at the Burbank,CA office. This is subject to change based on department needs.

At Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird Entertainment, we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive base pay. In addition to competitive base pay, this position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Please note: This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.

LA Pay Range

$125,000-$150,000 USD

INTERESTED?

Thunderbird Entertainment welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Show us what you would like to contribute to Thunderbird Entertainment by providing us with your resume and cover letter.

We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.