Licensing Manager

Competitive salary, from £37,500 (dependent on experience).

We’re FuturLab, the award-winning game studio behind PowerWash Simulator, the Velocity series, Peaky Blinders Mastermind, and many more awesome games. 

We’re looking for a Licensing Manager to join the team. 

This is an opportunity to step into a role that provides exceptional scope for an ambitious and talented business development professional looking to take the next big step.  

As our Licensing Manager, you will be at the forefront of securing and managing high-profile IP partnerships, ensuring the seamless integration of licensed content into our games. We need someone who thrives in negotiations, builds strong relationships, and understands both the commercial and creative aspects of licensing. 

Possibly as part of a larger team you've developed exceptional organisational and communication skills, enabling you to navigate complex licensing agreements while coordinating across multiple teams. You’re now ready to spread your wings and fly solo.  

You're passionate about bringing iconic brands and franchises into gaming and equally invested in ensuring smooth execution and long-term partnerships. 

You are a proactive problem solver, a clear communicator, and a detail-oriented leader that stakeholders rely on. 

Role and Responsibilities:   

• Own the end-to-end licensing process. Negotiate contractual and commercial terms to secure IP licenses, ensuring alignment with FuturLab’s creative and business goals. 

• Build and maintain strong partnerships. Develop and nurture relationships with global IP holders, brands, talent, and external partners. 

• Manage partner communications. Act as the primary point of contact, providing clear updates, tracking approvals, and ensuring timely responses. 

• Ensure smooth integration of licensed content. Work closely with internal stakeholders to align on creative deliverables, from ideation to final approval. 

• Track and manage approvals. Oversee content submissions for partner review, track feedback, and coordinate revisions with development teams. 

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Maintain accurate roadmaps, monitor project status, and ensure deadlines are met. 

• Coordinate internally across teams. Work closely with Production, Franchise Director, COO, and other key stakeholders to align licensing efforts with studio objectives. 

• Ensure clear documentation and reporting. Maintain detailed records of licensing agreements, content roadmaps, and project statuses for internal visibility. 

• Proven track record in licensing. Experience negotiating and managing licensing agreements within gaming, entertainment, or related industries. 

• Expert in external communications. Comfortable representing a development studio in discussions with high-profile partners. 

• A proactive problem solver. You see challenges as opportunities for innovation and efficiency. 

• Excellent stakeholder management. Able to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners at varying levels of seniority. 

• Knowledge of licensing legal agreements. Familiarity with contractual language and negotiation processes. 

• Detail-oriented and highly organised. Ensuring accuracy in tracking, documentation, and communication. 

Desirable: 

• Understanding of content production pipelines.  

• Ability to navigate creative workflows and ensure timely content delivery. 

• An ability to take on broader commercial areas over time. 

• Performance related bonus.
• Bi-annual salary reviews based on your performance.
• Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (No weekends, No overtime, No Crunch!)
• Opportunity to work from home (UK only), out of our Brighton office, or hybrid.
• 21 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays, which includes our very own FuturLab Bank Holiday!
• 2 Duvet Days. (No questions asked)
• Extra day off for your birthday.
• Studio closure over the Christmas period.
• 5 paid training and 2 paid volunteer days per year to work on your personal development.
• Opportunities to attend and speak at gaming events/conferences.
• Free MS Game Pass or PS+ subscription
• Free game codes, game swag and merchandise.
• Bike2work scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity - 9 months full pay (statutory benefit topped up by FL)
• Paternity leave - 8 weeks full pay
• Enhanced Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Pension.
• Private Healthcare, includes dental and optical cover.
• Remote therapy service through Spill -8 x 50-minute virtual sessions over 6 months whenever you need them. Unlimited ‘ask a therapist’ text questions.
• Eye tests & standard glasses for display work.
• Amazing offices with a great culture. E.g. Regular social activities, Free fresh fruit, Free iced treats in the Summer and Free locally roasted, Small Batch Coffee and Speciality Teas!

FuturLab foster an inclusive and welcoming culture, check out the Life at FuturLab page (www.futurlab.co.uk/life-at-futurlab) for reasons why you’d love working here! 

If you have the skills, experience and passion for the role then please get in touch as we’d love to hear from you!  

To apply, click here:  and attach your latest CV and cover letter/portfolio link.

Equal Opportunities
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process as required, please add any adjustment requests to your application.

Candidates without a valid UK work Visa cannot be considered.