What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Coordinator – Home Textiles position at Crest Mills?
Overview
Crest Mills is a division of Crest Brands Group. Our experience in the Home, Bath, Bedding and Pillows business dates back to 2002. Since that time we have developed a reputation for Quality Product, Best In Class Designs, On time Delivery and Superb Pricing. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensing Coordinator to join our Home Textiles team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a portfolio of 20 premier licensed brands and collaborate across Design, Sales, Production, and external licensing partners to bring branded home products to market.
The Licensing Coordinator will play a key role in managing day-to-day communication with licensors, coordinating product approvals, and ensuring that all licensed products meet brand standards and established timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage vendor relationships by negotiating licensing terms, monitoring compliance, and maintaining accurate records of agreements and amendments.
- Oversee document management processes, including drafting, reviewing, and updating licensing contracts, legal documents, and related correspondence using tools like Microsoft Office and DocuSign.
- Ensure adherence to procurement regulations such as Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government contract management standards when engaging with public sector partners or grants.
- Conduct thorough contract review and analysis to verify legal compliance, intellectual property rights (including UCC law), and contractual obligations across all licensing activities.
- Coordinate with legal teams on intellectual property law matters, including patent rights, trademarks, copyrights, and licensing restrictions specific to home textiles.
- Support grant project management by overseeing licensing components within grant agreements, tracking milestones, and ensuring compliance with grant regulations.
- Facilitate change management processes related to licensing policies or vendor agreements while maintaining detailed records through effective records management systems.
Experience
- 1- 3 years year’s experience with licensing, product development, home textiles, fashion, accessories, or consumer products.
- Ability to work 5 days a week in NY office
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
- Deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to identify potential issues before they impact timelines.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable keeping many moving pieces on track. They enjoy working collaboratively with both creative and business teams, have a strong eye for detail, and understand the importance of deadlines and brand standards. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience working with leading brands while developing a strong foundation in licensing and home textile product development.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000