Brand Management - Product Approvals Manager

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary (full description below):
The Product Approvals Manager at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) oversees product development and approvals for selected brands, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and successful product launches.

• Years of Experience Required: Not mentioned
• Salary: $50,000 - $68,000 in Miami, $67,000 - $70,000 in New York
• Workplace Requirements: Full-time, based in New York, NY or Miami, FL
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned
• Hard Skills Required: Product development and licensing approvals, Microsoft Office proficiency, knowledge of consumer product categories, Illustrator and Photoshop (preferred)
• Soft Skills Required: Strong communication, highly organized, multitasking, proactive work ethic
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Knowledge of product approval platforms (e.g. Brand Comply), training and guidance on approval systems, experience in consumer products

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Full Posting

Company Name: Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Job Title: Product Approvals Manager
Location: New York, NY or Miami, FL
Requisition #: JR6703

Position Overview:
The Product Approvals Manager will manage the product development and approval process for selected brands across multiple categories, such as toys, apparel, health & beauty, and food & beverage. The role involves ensuring that all products and marketing efforts align with brand guidelines, working closely with licensees, clients, and commercial teams. This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and the capacity to turn around submissions within 48 hours.

Responsibilities Include:
• Oversee the product approval process across various brand programs, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines
• Manage the critical path from product concept to mass production
• Collaborate with client leads and commercial teams to grow brand programs and ensure successful product launches
• Provide updates on product development projects during key client calls
• Build strong relationships with licensors, clients, and licensees to drive projects forward
• Use diplomatic skills to achieve approvals across different stakeholders
• Lead creative kick-off meetings and onboarding sessions for new licensees
• Manage brand style guides and asset distribution to licensees
• Maintain product approval trackers, status reports, and key process documents
• Where relevant, handle physical product samples and manage their distribution

Qualifications:
• Experience in product development and licensing approvals, ideally within consumer products
• Understanding of product development timelines and consumer product categories
• Strong initiative, multitasking ability, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Illustrator and Photoshop are a plus
• Growth-minded, collaborative, and accountable

Location:
This role will be based out of CAA's New York, NY, or Miami, FL offices.

Compensation:
The annual base salary ranges from $50,000 - $68,000 in Miami and $67,000 - $70,000 in New York, depending on relevant experience and location. Additional benefits and a discretionary bonus are also available.

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