Title: Sample Coordinator 

From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60 countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Coordination and assistance of all related functions within the Merchandising and Design department primarily focused, but not limited to samples (ordering, systems, tracking, and organizing), support with day-to-day merchandise tools and systems, catalog development, interdepartmental and international communication for samples, all photo-shoot duties, and meeting preparation. 

Samples:

• Own logistics for all North America samples
• Build and maintain seasonal buy plan and distribute to vendors
• Manage samples quantity coordination with cross functional teams: sales management, reps, ecommerce, marketing, and catalog
• Support in keeping all sampling information updated in PLM and FC 
• Weekly checking of PLM sample tracking reports & responsible for ensuring on time delivery of samples with vendors and sample warehouse
• Work closely communicating with vendors on sample status and relaying sample progress/updates on delays to merchandisers
• Support sample integration tasks in PLM and FC
• Own organizing NA & global samples in preparation for key milestone meetings
• Manage rep memo. Compile all information and send out to sales force
• Responsible for writing sample purchase orders to vendor

Catalog:

• Communicate updates, changes and progress to the catalog team
• Assist in coordination and logistics of photo-shoot planning 

Photo Shoots:

• Point person for all activities, duties, preparation, and logistics with photo shoots
• Manage samples and setup of product shoots for catalog and ecommerce
• Manage samples and assist with lifestyle photo shoots

Color Management:

• Responsible for organization and ordering of color pantones each season 
• Responsible for global seasonal color library set up in PLM 
• Create seasonal color cards for the design team

Additional Duties:

• Support managing assortment accuracy tasks in PLM
• Assist where needed across the Merchandising and Design department
• Manage assigned intern(s) each season to assist you and M&D department
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• One-year relative work experience
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Intermediate ability with Mac OS
• Intermediate ability with Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop
• Advanced ability with Word, Excel, Outlook
• Beginner – Intermediate ability with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• This position requires full time hours from our Costa Mesa location

LIBERATED PERKS:

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
• Discounts on Liberated Merch
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
• 401k with employer match (based on eligibility)
• Surf and Snow Team Building Days
• Summer Half Day Fridays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $20.00 - $24.00. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

WeareanEqualOpportunityEmployerandallqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disabilitystatus, veteranstatus, sexualorientation, genderidentityoranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw. 

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.