Job Description
We are looking for an organized Licensing Coordinator to execute approval submissions, and process feedback for pre-production artwork for trading card and sticker products, across multiple brands within our professional Sports and Entertainment licenses. This position interfaces with internal teams and external Licensors in a fast-paced environment to ensure that components are reviewed and approved in a timely manner, and in compliance with Licensor style and quality requirements.
Responsibilities:
Electronically submit completed trading card and sticker art files for review by external Licensors.
Process feedback (general and specific revisions) within internal systems, upon return by Licensing contacts.
Resubmit revised artwork to Licensors for final approval prior to release of files to press.
Communicate adjustments of Licensor standards and style to internal teams, to ensure they are incorporated in future projects.
Serve as a liaison between Licensor contacts and internal teams, addressing questions and concerns in a timely fashion.
Maintain a positive relationship with external Licensor contacts, taking care to convey evolving priorities, deadlines, and response expectations.
Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to express written Licensor feedback in a clear and accurate manner.
Attention to detail, and capability of tracking and reporting on status of multiple active submissions at a given time.
Flexibility to move between a variety of submission systems (web browser-based portals, file transfers, e-mail) across assorted professional Sports (MLB, MLS, NHL), professional player union (MLBPA, MLSPA, NHLPA), Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) and Entertainment (Star Wars) properties.
Multi-tasking ability to manage assignments across numerous projects simultaneously, and maintain priorities within a steady daily workflow.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, web browser-based interfaces, and Macintosh OS.
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.
