Consumer Product Licensing

We have deep expertise in recruiting for the licensing and consumer products sector, supporting global brands, rights holders, and agencies across every stage of the licensing lifecycle.

From brand management and product development to retail partnerships, we source commercially astute professionals who understand how to translate IP into high-performing consumer goods.

CMS Collection
CMS Collection

“Cathy and Amy have consulted with Fremantle for over 15 years and has successfully supported us with many key hires. They are exceptionally well networked across the market, and they build and maintain strong relationships with candidates. They manage our expectations, are upfront and honest and are intellectually bright around the key attributes of roles. ”

HR Business Partner, Fremantle

“I’ve worked with Searchlight for many years now and find them to be incredibly insightful with what’s going on in the industry, to have the best candidates and are genuinely a lovely company to work with. I couldn’t recommend them enough.”

Head of Recruitment UK, Hogarth Worldwide

“I have always found the team at Searchlight to be professional and totally engaged with our business. They have a deep understanding of our industry and are a rich source of expertise and insight and have always been great when supporting our business needs.”

Recruitment Manager, Audio Network

“Searchlight was always the first recruiter I would go to when we had to fill in vacancies at 20th Century Fox. The team were extremely efficient, understanding quickly our needs and sending an excellent shortlists of candidates who had the experience and knowledge required. Searchlight made the whole process easy and flexible. It was a pleasure to work with them!”

Talent Manager, Twentieth Century Fox

“I have worked with Searchlight for many years and they always deliver. The company’s USP is the ability to handle senior searches to a high standard, as well as contingency recruitment across all disciplines, so they offer a truly all-round service.”

Director, Executive Search, NBC Universal

Resources & Insights

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Media & Entertainment

5 Key Takeaways from Brand Licensing Europe 2025

Five key takeaways from Brand Licensing Europe 2025: Europe’s licensing growth, immersive brand experiences, localised strategies, the role of agents, and Gen Alpha engagement.

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AI & Tech

AI In Recruitment, Executive Search, And HR

At Searchlight, we’ve been looking at how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can reshape the recruitment landscape. Through exploring the perks and pitfalls, we’ve gathered some insights into how it can transform our work—and yours.

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