Responsibilities: 

• Key Interface with Brand Merchandising and Design Team for seasonal design info and brand direction
• Coordinate seasonal trend presentations to be made by  Brand Merchandising and Design
• Supply each licensee with color and trend direction  
• Coordinate and ensure adherence to design/merchandising calendars
• Assist Director in coordination of international distributor’s seasonal assortment to ensure global brand alignment & market relevance
• Ensure prompt approval/comments on all submitted designs
• Category expert on trend and competition (positioning, pricing, and product mix)
• Line sheet coordination - Document all product approvals
• Highlight potential line extensions and new business opportunities
• Set up seasonal apparel and accessories overviews with Sales & Design, as needed
• Facilitate the fulfillment of all licensee requests, i.e. swatches, prints, hardware, etc.
• Partner with teams to collect reporting, format reporting, monitor sales performance, and share findings with Director

Marketing

• Key interface between Brand Marketing and Licensees
• Maintain and update licensee website for all product categories created internally and any marketing/PR and advertising materials
• Prepare and distribute brand updates
• Initiate Project requests and oversee to final approval and production
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and collect materials for the libraries: Logos, Labels, Collateral, In-Store Visuals, Trade Advertising, Fixturing
• Category expert on trend and competition (collateral, advertising, in-store fixturing/shops, retail    space, etc.)
• Compile information for brand books/kits
• Marketing communication to/from Licensees
• Facilitate sample requests for PR /Shoots
• Maintain product libraries: (samples & closet)
• Maintain category exploratory

Essential Skills: 

• Strong Communication: Effectively communicate and coordinate with both internal teams and external licensees
• Organizational Skills: Multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment and maintain strong planning skills to manage calendars and deadlines.  
• Trend Awareness & Product Sensibility: A keen understanding of global market trends, design, and fashion concepts
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders to achieve common goals
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Photoshop and Illustrator (preferred)

Qualifications:          

• College Graduate
• 2+ years experience- Sales (retail or wholesale), Merchandising/Buying, Marketing or Brand Management

Salary offered will be at the discretion of the Company and based on a candidate’s qualifications.  For this position, the base salary will be between $30.00 - $35.00/hour.  Other benefits associated with the position for eligible associates are listed below.