At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: **We Build Championship Teams,**we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

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 League 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

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

What’s in it for you:

• Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.

• Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.