Senior Licensing Designer Jobs

**MUST BE BASED IN COLORADO OR LOS ANGELES, CA**

Our Company:

Launched in 2014 by former philosophy professor David Barnett, PopSockets is a global digital-lifestyle company that sells empowering, fun, and expressive products that improve people’s digital lives. PopSockets has sold over 245 million of its iconic phone grips in 75 countries and now has an expanding ecosystem of related products, including phone cases, wallets, mounts, batteries, and chargers.

Our mission is to build an eternal positivity machine--an enduring global brand that makes a growing positive impact on the world. Impact initiatives to date include Climate Neutral certification in 2022, our Poptivism platform and ChangeUp partnership, which have resulted in over $4 million in donations to over 400 non-profits, low-friction recycling programs with TerraCycle, use of 99% recyclable and FSC certified packaging, Fair Labor Association accreditation, and adoption of an animal-free policy with respect to products and corporate sponsored meals.

In 2021, PopSockets was honored as one of Fast Company’s World's Most Innovative Companies.

The Role: **MUST BE BASED IN COLORADO OR LOS ANGELES, CA**

The Senior Licensing Designer will drive the design strategy for the license business specifically to create product vision / trend boards that focus on innovation and creating amazing products for our fans. The role will design and develop Licensed and brand partnership products for all our product lines. Some Licensors include : Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Warner Brothers, Pokemon,..just to name a few! You possess organization qualities that others envy; are self-driven, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. This role will report directly to our Senior Director of Design, who is a super fan as well! Versatility in designing for different licenses and demos is a huge plus.

Responsibilities:

• Support the creative vision for the licensing business + product lines - design and development !
• Support design projects from conception to execution for the license business (sampling, color matching, product approvals, etc.)
• Understand the competitive product landscape and analyze product trends to ensure we are ahead of the curve
• Create key campaigns across product lines working on color palettes and graphic direction
• Hand illustration and comfortable modifying style guides and creating unique and custom art !
• Prepare emerging trends and design presentations to leaders on new creative opportunities and licenses.

Requirements:

• Background in Apparel / or accessories emphasis preferred
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Adobe (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• 3-5 years experience designer experience, licensing/ collaboration experience required
• Solid grasp of design principles - color, imagery, composition
• Bachelor’s degree required (Graphic Design, BFA, etc)
• Strong pulse on fashion, pop culture, and upcoming trends a must!

Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 (plus bonus potential)