Director, Consumer Products Licensing - Thunderbird Entertainment

Los Angeles, CA
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Job Description

Do you have prior experience in Consumer Products Licensing? Atomic Cartoon's parent company Thunderbird Entertainment, 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.

INTERESTED?

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment welcome and encourage 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 Atomic by providing us with relevant examples of your previous work along with your resume and cover letter .

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

Atomic Cartoons is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons works to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members. Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.

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