Huddle

About the Company

Specialists in marketing and communications careers. Huddle offers an inclusive and supportive approach to recruitment and coaching services for individuals, groups and companies. We help people play to their strengths and boost the 'feel good' factor at work. We match brilliant people to exciting employers, and we work with individuals and groups to develop talents and personal motivation. For our business clients, we've used insights and skills gained from many years listening to what makes people want to leave an employer, to build flexible support packages that help retain and engage your people. Our coaching can support them while they transition into new roles, respond effectively to change, and help your team lean into strengths and motivations of individuals. This is where the magic happens! When you're looking for a career move and considering what changes you need to make, we've developed a range of services including career coaching and personal brand support to help you attract opportunities that match, and make changes that improve your work life. When you're interviewing for one of our job opportunities, we'll support you through the process and make sure you're brilliantly prepared to give it your best. We're here to partner with you throughout your work life journey, through the team building, the promotions, the sideways moves and the career shifts.

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Company Name

Huddle

Job Title

Product Development Executive - brand licensing

Job Description

**Job Title:** Product Development Executive – Brand Licensing **Role Summary:** Support the Product Development Manager in delivering consumer product programs for a family‑entertainment brand licensing portfolio. Manage day‑to‑day relationships with designated licensees, oversee the product development cycle, and ensure all merchandise aligns with brand standards and market trends. **Expectations:** - Minimum 18 months experience in licensing product development or a closely related field (marketing, retail buying, branding). - Strong organizational, communication, and presentation abilities. - Proactive, detail‑oriented, and collaborative team player. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage assigned licensees and agents from creative brief through final production. - Administer the online approvals system and catalogue final samples and photography. - Create brand, licensee, and workshop presentations; develop style guides and trend reports with creative agencies. - Ensure merchandise and packaging meet brand guidelines and resonate with target audiences. - Track market trends, competitor activity, and best‑practice activations. - Contribute to strategic product category plans with the Product Development Manager. - Represent the company at licensing events, trade shows, and workshops. - Coordinate with Commercial and Marketing teams to maintain smooth licensing operations. **Required Skills:** - Knowledge of brand licensing protocols and terminology. - Passion for children’s brands and IP, with awareness of UK and international markets. - Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign. - Experience with Mediabox or comparable online approval/asset‑management systems. - Strong analytical and commercial awareness; ability to generate creative product ideas. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent); higher education in Business, Marketing, Design, or related field preferred. - No specific certifications required, but relevant training in licensing or product development is advantageous.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

10-02-2026