Shoe Palace · 1 month ago
Licensing Lead - Corp | Morgan Hill, CA
Morgan Hill, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $75K/yrShoe Palace Corporation is seeking a Licensing Lead to join their team in Morgan Hill, CA. The role involves managing licensing approvals, asset management, and product tracking while ensuring effective communication between internal teams and external partners.
ApparelCustomer ServiceFashionRetailShoes
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
College education in Business, Fashion, or a related field
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
Preferred
Experience with design programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop preferred
Previous experience in retail, licensing, or product approvals
Familiarity with licensing portals and tracking approvals
Knowledge of trending brands and fashion industry licensing
Company
Shoe Palace
Shoe Palace is one of the most-trusted athletic footwear and apparel retail chains in the United States.
Founded in 1993
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Jason Dooley
Marketing, Licensing and Partnerships
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