Director of Licensing, Emerging Growth Categories

Levi Strauss
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 167,300 - 245,400 annuallyFunction: Marketing & GrowthExperience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Negotiation","Leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Communication"]

Lead the strategy and growth roadmap for Levi’s emerging licensed categories and future category expansion opportunities. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new licensing partnerships; build category business cases and commercialization plans; and manage end-to-end partner sourcing including RFPs, negotiation, and onboarding. Own strategic licensee relationships, drive performance across product and financial objectives, and collaborate across Marketing, Design, Merchandising, Legal, Finance, and Commercial teams while developing a high-performing team.

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Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss
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Director of Licensing, Emerging Growth Categories

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Job Summary

Lead the strategy and growth roadmap for Levi’s emerging licensed categories and future category expansion opportunities. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new licensing partnerships; build category business cases and commercialization plans; and manage end-to-end partner sourcing including RFPs, negotiation, and onboarding. Own strategic licensee relationships, drive performance across product and financial objectives, and collaborate across Marketing, Design, Merchandising, Legal, Finance, and Commercial teams while developing a high-performing team.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Marketing & Growth
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the strategy and growth roadmap for emerging licensed categories and future category expansion opportunities.
  • •Identify, evaluate, and prioritize new licensing opportunities that expand consumer reach and drive profitable growth.
  • •Build category business cases, growth strategies, and commercialization plans to support investment decisions.
  • •Lead end-to-end partner sourcing, including market mapping, prospecting, RFP development, partner evaluation, negotiation, and onboarding.
  • •Negotiate and manage licensing agreements, royalty structures, contract renewals, and key commercial terms while monitoring performance and improving results.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 167,300 - 245,400 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid LeaveProduct Discounts

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of experience in licensing or brand licensing, consumer products, merchandising, category management, or related commercial leadership roles.
  • •Experience identifying, launching, and scaling new product categories, partnerships, or growth initiatives.
  • •Track record sourcing, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships and licensing relationships.
  • •Experience developing licensing strategies, category roadmaps, and commercial growth plans.
  • •Strong financial/commercial acumen, including business case development, forecasting, and investment analysis.
Experience:10+ yearsConsumer productsApparelAccessoriesFootwearLifestyleBeautyHome
Skills:NegotiationLeadershipCross-functional collaborationCommunication

Company Brief

Levi Strauss
Designs, markets, and sells denim and casual apparel under the Levi's, Dockers, and related brands. The company operates globally through wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 5M to 10M
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 1853
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