Seminole Gaming · 3 days ago
Head of GEM Corp / Photo File Inc., a division of Hard Rock
Davie, FL
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSeminole Gaming is seeking an experienced and visionary executive to serve as Head of GEM Corp / Photo File Inc., a division of Hard Rock International. This role will drive strategy across physical and digital collectibles, manage high-value photography archives, and evolve both brands into global leaders in premium imagery and authenticated collectibles.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy, focused on growth, revenue diversification, content activation, and brand positioning across media, retail, and digital channels
Drive the future vision of GEM and Photo File within the professional photography and image licensing industries, including opportunities in sports, music, entertainment, and pop culture
Partner with Hard Rock International divisions to support a broader Hard Rock Authentics commerce platform
Provide strategic leadership for all business units under GEM and Photo File Inc, ensuring alignment with Hard Rock International’s brand and corporate objectives
Represent the division at key industry events, licensing summits, and executive meetings
Build and manage a high-performing team to drive growth across collectibles sales, marketing, creative, licensing, finance, archives, and digital platforms
Oversee P&L, budgets, and capital allocations to ensure profitable scalability and operational efficiency
Work closely with Hard Rock’s finance, legal, and marketing teams to ensure compliance with corporate standards and delivery on division KPIs
Maintain strict compliance with IP ownership, licensing agreements, photographer contracts, copyright law, and usage restrictions
Full oversight of P&L performance, pricing structure, capital allocation, and operational efficiencies
Modernize production operations to enhance product quality and revenue opportunities including: Print manufacturing, Quality assurance and color management, Fulfillment optimization, SKU lifecycle management, Implement scalable systems for metadata tagging, licensing compliance, and archive accessibility
Drive new business opportunities across editorial licensing, collectibles, eCommerce, exhibitions, product development, retail partnerships, and digital content
Expand product offerings leveraging photography assets: fine art prints, officially licensed sports imagery, editorial collections, home décor, and exclusive editions
Identify additional collectible offerings
Oversee supply chain, authentication standards, and packaging protocols to maintain museum-grade quality and brand integrity
Ensure a strong pipeline of opportunities across sports, music, film, and pop culture
Create a global licensing framework to distribute GEM’s photography archive across media, publishing, streaming, gaming, retail, and experiential platforms
Develop new and synergize with existing partnerships with athletes, musicians, estates, and entertainment brands to monetize GEM’s archive through signings, limited editions, and retail activations
Oversee major contracts, partnerships, and negotiations, including rights management, vendor relationships, and third-party collaborations
Expand rights portfolio through contracts with top-tier photographers and exclusive content creators
Develop collaborations with auction houses, galleries, museums, and luxury brands to maximize reach and monetization potential
Strengthen Photo File’s positioning as a premier sports photography brand, with expansion into global leagues, collegiate markets, and emerging fan bases
Build and inspire a high-performing team with clear goals, mentorship, and accountability
Foster a collaborative culture that values creativity, innovation, data-driven decision-making, and historical preservation
Oversee recruitment, professional development, and resource planning for future growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Media, Marketing, or a related field
10+ years of leadership experience, preferably in collectibles, entertainment, sports, luxury goods, or digital media
Deep knowledge of IP management, content licensing, brand development, brand partnerships, and product commercialization
Proven success scaling consumer-facing businesses and building multi-channel collectibles ecosystems
Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, capital planning, and investment analysis
Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Passion for memorabilia, collectibles, and cultural heritage, with a commitment to authenticity and storytelling
Preferred
MBA preferred
Established relationships within music, sports, entertainment, auction, and licensing industries preferred
Company
Seminole Gaming
The Seminole Tribe has long been recognized for innovation in its gaming and other businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
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