Licensing Administrator

LICENSING ADMINISTRATOR

Brand: Off-White

Location: Westbury, NY (On-Site)

Reports To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-driven Licensing Administrator to own and manage the product approval and submission process for Off-White.

This role serves as the operational engine behind the brand’s licensing execution — ensuring that all product submissions, samples, approvals, and brand communications move efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

The Licensing Administrator will drive cross-functional coordination between Design, Production, Sales, Merchandising, and the Licensor to ensure brand integrity, timeline adherence, and execution excellence.

This is a process-ownership role requiring strong follow-through, urgency, and the ability to manage multiple product cycles simultaneously.

Core Responsibilities

Product Approval & Submission Ownership (Primary Focus)

• Own the full lifecycle of product submissions from concept to final approval
• Manage and track all product sample submissions to Off-White for review
• Maintain detailed submission logs including:
• Submission dates
• Revision rounds
• Approval status
• Required changes
• Final sign-offs
• Proactively follow up with brand stakeholders to prevent approval delays
• Ensure all submissions adhere to Off-White brand guidelines and contractual standards
• Coordinate revisions between internal design teams and licensors
• Identify and escalate potential bottlenecks before they impact production timelines

This role is accountable for keeping product approvals moving.

Sample & Timeline Management

• Track physical and digital samples throughout the review process
• Coordinate shipping of samples to licensors when required
• Ensure seasonal calendars and go-to-market timelines are met
• Maintain real-time reporting dashboards reflecting submission status
• Work closely with production and sales teams to align on delivery expectations

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as central point of contact for licensing-related product approvals
• Interface daily with Design, Production, Sales, and Merchandising
• Prepare status updates for Brand Manager and leadership
• Support preparation for brand review meetings and product line presentations
• Maintain organized digital records of all approvals and submission history

Contract & Compliance Support (Secondary Focus)

• Maintain organized records of licensing agreements and key product-related terms
• Ensure product categories, territories, and usage align with contractual scope
• Flag any deviations from contractual or brand guidelines
• Coordinate with Finance on royalty-related inquiries as needed
• Support Finance by providing submission documentation when questions arise

Note: Finance owns royalty reporting and payments; this role supports documentation and coordination when required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in licensing, brand management, product approvals, or related field
• Experience managing product submissions or approval workflows (fashion or consumer products preferred)
• Strong Excel proficiency (tracking logs, dashboards, timeline management)
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadline management
• Ability to manage multiple seasonal calendars simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and process-oriented
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, brand-sensitive environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Naturally process-driven and deadline-focused
• Comfortable pushing stakeholders to keep timelines on track
• Detail-obsessed without losing sight of bigger-picture brand goals
• Strong follow-up skills — nothing falls through the cracks
• Calm under pressure during peak seasonal cycles