Licensing Coordinator

Centric Brands•New York, NY

17h•$66,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About Us Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together. Licensing With a portfolio that includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands - from Calvin Klein® to Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, Spyder®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, Timberland®, and Kenneth Cole®, Disney®, Marvel®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers®, Centric Brands provides a breadth of scope and opportunity few can match. Our Licensing team is looking for someone with the drive, experience and unstoppable enthusiasm to help us leverage the power and potential of our licensed brands. Specific Responsibilities Would Include The Licensing Coordinator position is a highly collaborative role which interfaces with many facets of our accessories business such as design, sales & production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Superior organizational skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.)
Collaborative and proactive team player with strong follow-through

Responsibilities

Assist in building development milestones (calendars, line plans, etc.) to ensure on-time product execution across all assigned categories
Partner with internal teams to track timelines, approvals, and deliverables from concept through production
Help to regularly update licensor with product and development information, including tracking all product approvals through PLM and other portals
Support sample management, including coordination for e-commerce photography and internal reviews
Assist with showroom organization and updating licensor’s visual merchandising teams
Assist brand manager on providing clear communication to licensors regarding product development status, risks and next steps for all submissions, approvals, shipment and sample timelines
Work closely with internal teams including design, sales, production, to ensure alignment and on-time deliverables
Monitor market and competitive trends to support brand and category strategy
Prepare ad hoc competitive and brand analyses to inform product and assortment decisions