Associate Licensing Specialist - MLB

As an Associate Licensing Specialist this position will support the quality control review and licensor submission of designs to ensure all items are licensor approved prior to production. This position will report into the licensing manager but will partner with creative/design, production art, royalties, and other cross functional teams to review, request revision of designs and/or design names for copyright and trademark clearance.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for Quality Control Review and Licensor submission of MLB designs to ensure all items are Licensor approved prior to production.
• Liaison with Licensor Quality Control and Licensing Departments.
• Review designs and design names for copyright and trademark clearance.
• Maintain Intercompany artwork tracking systems to ensure products follow proper Art development and Licensor approval stages through production process.
• Maintain electronic graphic image library accessed by Operations and Sales personnel.
• Provide Licensor samples pursuant to license requirement.
• Obtain licensing materials and resources for Art, Product Development and Merchandising departments.
• Publish licensing changes to our operations, product development teams and external sublicensing and subcontractor partners.
• Maintain asset database for all licensor trademarks.
• Manage Licensing Correspondence including approval documentation, royalties, and compliance.
• Assist Licensing Manager with applications, renewals, royalty reporting, and quality control review as determined by Licensing Manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, although not a requirement, or work experience, 2+ years of equivalent licensing experience preferred.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to work overtime and/or flexible hours upon request
• Ability to multitask between projects
• Accounting and/or administrative experience a plus
• Previous experience in Licensing preferred, although not a requirement
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients
• Moderate skill level in MS Excel, Access, as well as familiarity with data warehouses and database management
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).