What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Coordinator position at Solomon Page?
We are looking for a freelance Licensing Coordinator for a top fashion company in New York, NY! This role specializes in the Graphics business, inclusive of Apparel and Accessories, across both genders and Brands. The Licensing Coordinator acts as the expert on internal and external brand standards and legal requirements, ensuring all licensed products meet both licensor and brand design and quality expectations. This position maintains clear communication between licensors and a wide range of brand cross-functional partners across Design, Merchandising, Production, and Marketing to facilitate the approval processes of our licensed products and seeks efficiencies and opportunities to grow our relationships strategically.
Responsibilities:
- Own product approval process and communication, ensuring internal and external creative needs are communicated, met, and executed on time to hit floorset deadlines and address business needs.
- Identify opportunities to streamline the product approval process and improve transparency and communication with internal teams to ensure the needs of the business are met.
- Forge relationships with strategic partners in relevant products categories.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders of the Licensing business to better understand priorities and areas of improvement.
- Educate and influence teams on licensing opportunities and best practices to ensure compliance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.
- Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.
- In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
- 2 years of experience in retail, business development, or product design
- Relationships and experience within the licensing Industry a plus
- Ability to successfully build relationships with team members across diverse lines of businesses
- Highly developed organizational skills and impressive attention to detail with ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Forward-thinking and innovative – ready to try new ways of doing things in order to improve.
- Loves product, graphics, and pop culture and understands ‘fan mentality’
- Proficient in MS office and Google suite of tools.
- Strong communication presentation skills
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
