Consumer Products Licensing Approvals Coordinator
About The Position
VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for a CPG Licensing Approvals Coordinator to join our CPG Licensing & Promotions team. The Consumer Products Licensing Approvals Coordinator will facilitate the Product Development life cycle between licensors and licensees. Highly process and schedule oriented, this position manages the submission, review, and approvals of hardlines & softlines product, packaging, and marketing materials for the outbound licensing team. The ideal candidate must be able to speak, read, and write professionally in both English and Japanese in order to communicate effectively with internal staff and Japanese companies.
Requirements
- A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in a related field such as product development, manufacturing, licensing/consumer products, design, customer service, or administration in a media/entertainment company
- Knowledge of consumer products/entertainment such as anime, manga, and related merchandise and some exposure to entertainment media (comics, anime, video games)
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)
- Ability to fluently read, write, and speak professionally in Japanese, including strong interpretation skills from Japanese to English and English to Japanese
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position
- Applicants should be willing to work with content that may include sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with marketing and licensing a PLUS
- Drawing/illustration/fine art skills
Responsibilities
- Coordinate merchandise licensing design, specification, and concept approval process and support licensor and licensee relationships
- Handle regular communication between licensor and licensee on brand specifications and style guidelines
- Build and maintain favorable working relationships with rights holders, partners, and licensees’ other internal departments
- Work closely with various internal teams to support marketing and design to promote VIZ’s properties
- Monitor approval status to meet marketing/production schedules
- Assist with development of brand presentation materials as needed to inform licensors of key initiatives and secure approvals
- Assist with administrative duties including shipping/mailing, digital/physical filing, contact management
- Participate in internal and external partner meetings to present updates, lead kickoff calls, and conduct development/check in calls
- Provide guidance to CP team on asset direction and needs to inform future strategic planning
- Assist in Japanese interpretation and translation as it pertains to Consumer Products licensing
- Represent the company at various events and meetings, including traveling to licensing and sales trade shows
- Performs other activities as assigned.
Benefits
- Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan – including employer matching
- Flexible Spending – health and dependent care
- Commuter stipend for in-office work
- Life Insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD
- Legal & ID Theft insurance
- Group Pet insurance rates
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time - plus your birthday is a holiday!
- Philanthropy program, including paid time off for volunteer work
- Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement
- Full time casual dress
- Flexible work hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
