We are seeking a Senior Licensing Coordinator to manage all aspects of creative product development and quality control of its licensees. This position reports to the Senior Director, Creative & Product Development and plays a critical role in helping to manage and grow the Licensing business. 

  About The Ideal Candidate:

You have an entrepreneurial mindset with an interest and passion for premium brands, culture, current trends and driving results.

You’re resourceful, meticulous and have the ability to prioritize, multi-task and anticipate needs to support and facilitate the end-to-end licensing creative process and Licensing Team.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

 You can wear many hats and prioritize many time sensitive projects simultaneously. You are calm under pressure and have exceptional communication skills and a comfort level working directly with clients and manufactures.

Responsibilities include:

Coordination of product development, quality assurance procedures, and marketing materials

•  Coordinate product, packaging and marketing approvals across multiple categories including hard lines, soft lines, experiential, marketing, and consumables; overseeing development and ensuring best in class design from concept to final delivery
•  Manage information flow and communicate creative feedback between all stakeholders
• Gather information for the creation of product development schedules including key milestones, statuses and priorities in process

 Providing support and information to key licensors and licensees

•  Ensure continuity amongst entire licensing programs
• Support specific requests from licensees including providing brand assets
•  Maintain and present regular updates and status reports 
•  Send licensees creative materials and refresh of new materials as available
•  Gather and understand licensee goals and product details to communicate to licensors
•  Assist with brand marketing support including on-line and social media
•  Assist with development of brand decks and other licensing presentations

Generation and management of data and product development

•   Consolidate, coordinate and maintain data such as product development process, stages and timelines
•   Ensure product lines are on time and meeting deadlines set forth
•   Lead product development meetings and write clear and concise recaps and next steps following
•   Set up seasonal line reviews and maintain stockroom of contractual samples
•   Assist in development of creative materials – designer capabilities being a plus