The Role
Aardman is looking for a Licensing Approvals Executive to facilitate and manage licensing approvals and creative submissions from licensees, retailers and agents, ensuring that each stage of the creative approval process is adhered to and that all submissions meet both creative and legal guidelines as set out in the property style guides.
The Licensing Approvals Executive will be specifically responsible for managing submissions from licensees/agents/retailers in China, Japan and South Korea, and other Asian markets where relevant, as well as all DTR and publishing projects globally from a creative approvals and asset delivery perspective.
Based at our HQ in central Bristol, we are looking for someone who can work in the studio a minimum of three days a week.
Job title: Licensing Approvals Executive
Start Date: ASAP
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, 9.30am – 6pm, Monday to Fridays
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Salary: depending on experience
Location: Gas Ferry Road Studio, Bristol (hybrid working)
The Candidate
We’re looking for a strong communicator who can provide clear and considered feedback to licensees, agents and partners, but with a flexible approach as well as an ability to manage key internal stakeholders and balance creative and commercial considerations.
You will need proven experience of managing a diverse workload and the ability to prioritise tasks accordingly. An understanding of style guide applications, asset requirements and delivery for licensing projects is also required for this position.
For a full role profile and to apply, click here.
We will be reviewing applications for interview as they are submitted. Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your cover letter.
Closing Date for applications: 5pm on Friday 16th February 2024.
