Licensing Coordinator - PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL INC

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

We are currently looking for a Licensing Coordinator to join our team in New York! 

SUMMARY

Support in all licensing processes for Perry Ellis. Act as a liaison between home office and licensees, performing a variety of administrative functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Merchandising/Design:

• Key Interface with Brand Merchandising and Design Team for seasonal design info and brand direction
• Coordinate seasonal trend presentations to be made by  Brand Merchandising and Design
• Supply each licensee with color and trend direction  
• Ensure adherence to design/merchandising calendars
• Ensure prompt approval/comments on all submitted designs
• Category expert on trend and competition (positioning, pricing, and product mix) 
• Line sheet coordination - Document all product approvals
• Highlight potential line extensions and new business opportunities
• Set up seasonal apparel and accessories overviews with Sales & Design, as needed
• Facilitate the fulfillment of all licensee requests, i.e. swatches, prints, hardware, etc.

Marketing:

• Key interface between Brand Marketing and Licensees
• Maintain and update licensee website for all product categories created internally and any marketing/PR and advertising materials
• Prepare and distribute brand updates
• Initiate Project requests and oversee to final approval and production
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and  collect materials for the libraries:

  • Logos

  • Labels

  • Collateral

  • In-Store Visuals

  • Trade Advertising

  • Fixturing

• Category expert on trend and competition (collateral, advertising, in-store fixturing/shops, retail  space, etc.)
• Compile information for brand books/kits
• Marketing communication to/from Licensees
• Facilitate sample requests for PR /Shoots
• Maintain product libraries: (samples & closet)
• Maintain category exploratory

 SKILLS

• Proficient with Google Drive/Applications or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent product sensibility
• Market awareness

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-3 years experience
• College Graduate

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