Director, Merchandising & Product Development - APAC

About the role

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) is a leading sports, media, entertainment and lifestyle platform. As the owner of some of the most iconic and beloved intellectual property in the world, Authentic acquires and invests in brands to create long-term value for all of its stakeholders. A digital-first, asset-light platform, Authentic sits at the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. It brings brands to life and cultivates fandom through powerful storytelling, premium content and unforgettable live experiences. Together with nearly 2,000 best-in-class licensing partners across 150 countries and an expansive distribution network, Authentic's brands drive more than $38 billion in annual systemwide retail sales worldwide. Why Authentic You'll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we're saying is, this isn't your average day job. If you're hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let's chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

Responsibilities

• What you'll be working on
• Provide design/merchandising direction and approvals to Licensees for various brands
• Working Knowledge of competitive set and able to identify/research seasonal trends within industry.
• Gauge new opportunities to drive volume across all channels of distribution
• Collaborate between differentiated product categories to achieve a shared vision regarding product ideas, designs, fabrications and quality requirements, specifically related to channels of distribution, and maximizing the brand aesthetic
• Collaborate with Creative Director on executing seasonal direction in set room, providing concise direction for licensed categories.
• Understands and communicates global seasonal brand messaging across regional partners
• Support business team and guide strategic decisions on new product development: specifically focusing in on commercial viability in segment and channel.
• Partner with business & marketing teams to prioritize brand direction with product licensees.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in merchandising or lifestyle product development
• Working knowledge of buying and merchandising best practices
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, presentation, and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must be a strategic thinker, persuasive and collaborative
• Ability to understand and explain a brand's needs
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration or related field
• Licensing experience is a plus
• Fraud Alert: Unauthorized Job Offers and Impersonations
• Please note:
• All legitimate Authentic job postings can be found only on our official website (authentic.com) or through our verified LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareauthentic).
• Authentic does not conduct interviews over Teams or Zoom without prior email correspondence from a verified @authentic.com email address.
• We will never ask you for sensitive personal information, payment or banking details as part of the hiring process.
• If you believe you've been contacted by someone impersonating an Authentic team member, please report it immediately by emailing peopleandculture@authentic.c

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