What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Lead - Corp | Morgan Hill, CA position at Shoe Palace?
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THE ROLE
Are you looking for an opportunity to dive into licensing? Are you a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
Do you have an eye for organization, a passion for process management, and the ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines?
We are looking for a Licensing Lead to join our team! Work alongside a dynamic group to support licensing approvals, asset management, and product tracking while ensuring seamless communication between internal teams and external partners.
Range: 72k - 75k
HERE'S WHAT A DAY AT WORK MAY LOOK LIKE...
• Collaborate with licensing and design teams to manage approvals, assets, and product samples.
• Ensure all assets are available for designers and follow up on IP contract additions.
• Upload and maintain tech packs for licensing approvals, ensuring accuracy in colors, logo placement, and designs.
• Track licensing feedback (approved, resubmit, denied) on designated portals and update notes accordingly.
• Communicate necessary changes to the design team and follow up on approval timelines.
• Edit tech packs as needed, including color adjustments, logo placement, and design modifications.
• Cross-reference PP samples with tech packs to confirm accuracy before submission.
• Resubmit edited designs to the portal and verify that all changes are properly applied.
• Update linesheets with revised designs, units, cost, and retail pricing.
• Maintain order files and licensing notes with the latest images and approvals.
• Organize and track contractual samples, ensuring proper quantities and identifying errors before shipment.
• Photograph and upload all new samples (PP, production, revised strike-offs) to corresponding portals.
• Ensure all final samples have been uploaded and collections are properly closed out.
• Coordinate sample shipments, including requesting labels, locating samples, packaging, and shipping.
• Develop and submit mood boards or marketing concepts for social use.
• Submit marketing concepts to the designated portal for approval before beginning shoots.
• Submit press releases and final social images for licensing approval.
• Provide TOP samples to collections for social shots.
• Other duties may apply.
ABOUT YOU...
• College education in Business, Fashion, or a related field.
• Experience with design programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Computer savvy with Excel proficiency.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• A dynamic, outgoing individual who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Passionate about process management and brand licensing.
• Open to feedback, willing to be coached, and adaptable to change.
IT WOULD BE GREAT (BUT NOT NECESSARY) TO HAVE...
• Previous experience in retail, licensing, or product approvals.
• Familiarity with licensing portals and tracking approvals.
• Knowledge of trending brands and fashion industry licensing
Shoe Palace is one of the most-trusted athletic footwear and apparel retail chains in the United States. What began as a small, family business in 1993 has now grown into an extremely popular chain of stores and an online retail site — shoepalace.com.
At Shoe Palace, we all roll up our sleeves to pitch in and do whatever it takes to stay on top. Each day is a little different, it's what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who are dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and want to grow with Shoe Palace Corporation. Our team members are bright, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations.