Director, Global Licensing

Levi Strauss & Co.

Director of Global Licensing overseeing growth and profitability across licensed categories at Levi Strauss & Co. Leading partnerships and aligning strategies with global brand initiatives.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $148,600 - $245,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own category strategy for licensed businesses within the Licensing portfolio
Act as the primary global relationship owner for key licensees
Align licensing roadmaps with global brand moments and marketing strategies
Own licensing forecast, royalty tracking and variance management

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in licensing, brand management, or merchandising within a global consumer brand
Proven experience owning categories with strong financial accountability
Deep understanding of product lifecycle management and wholesale/DTC dynamics
Track record of managing complex licensee relationships and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders
Experience in forecasting, royalties, and contract‑based business models

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid leave
Product discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

licensingbrand managementmerchandisingfinancial accountabilityproduct lifecycle managementforecastingroyaltiescontract-based business models

Soft Skills

relationship managementinfluencingcross-functional collaboration