Licensing Assistant

Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich. 

With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.

That's the FAM Brands difference.

SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for submitting, tracking, and logging of all samples, required reports and/or information based on established processes with Licensor, and providing thorough follow-up with Licensor and Internal Team(s) via email.
• Maintain proper and detailed records, communications, and documentation regarding Licensor approvals, comments, notes, changes, and so on.
• Communicate professionally with our licensing partners, regarding approvals.
• Manage samples, artwork, and other work product relevant to the licensing program(s).
• Maintain work area by cleaning, organizing, and labeling items in storage on a regular basis.
• Receive samples from various contractors or factories and update internal calendar on what has been received and reaching out to corresponding teams for what’s missing.
• Take hi-res pictures of all received samples for submissions and log all pictures in an easy-to-understand way for future reference.
• Other items such as assisting with new order e-mails, concept, pre-production, creating PowerPoints, contractual submissions, and prepping for buyer reviews will be required whenever needed
• Responsible for ensuring all employees in design and other relevant departments are trained and educated on best practices and Licensor policies/procedures.
• Coordinate deliveries to Licensors, including boxing goods and addressing packages.
• Ensure that for assigned projects/requests, that all relevant information is placed within our PLM or other internal systems, following up with individuals where information is missing.
• Attend sales, buyer, handoff, fittings, or other meetings where necessary to perform your best and ensure that the product we deliver is top notch.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, product development or related field, required.
• 3+ years of experience in merchandising/licensing functions within an apparel manufacturer.
• Amazing PowerPoint skills.
• Some working knowledge of Adobe Suite.
• Impeccable organizational ability.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• PLM experience a plus.
• Direct experience supporting Licensor/Licensee relationships and programs.
• Experience supporting a Club (Costco / Sams) program a plus.