Senior Associate, Designer, Global Brand Licensing

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee creative development for licensed products and branded spaces across the Condé Nast portfolio, ensuring cohesive, high-quality execution aligned with brand standards.
• Contribute to the evolution and maintenance of Global Brand Licensing Guidelines, safeguarding brand integrity across logo usage, color, typography, labeling, packaging, digital experiences, and marketing materials.
• Translate established brand direction into clear creative concepts and production-ready assets across print, digital, and physical formats.
• Review and provide thoughtful creative feedback to licensees, freelancers, and external agencies, escalating key decisions as appropriate.
• Develop brand presentations and visual materials to support new business opportunities, licensed product launches, and cross-brand initiatives.
• Partner with editorial, commercial, and legal teams to align on creative direction and incorporate feedback efficiently.
• Manage workflows and timelines across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deadlines are met, and deliverables maintain a high creative standard.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in product development, licensing, consumer products, and/or brand management, ideally with a strong editorial sensibility across media, fashion, lifestyle, or design.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required); After Effects, 3D, and/or Figma experience a plus.
• Experience using AI-powered creative and productivity tools, including ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Gemini, alongside Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Technical understanding of delivering creative across print, digital, and product manufacturing formats.
• Experience actively managing licensee and freelancer/agency relationships, serving as a primary creative point of contact and ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative rationale.
• High attention to detail and commitment to brand integrity and quality execution.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is from $66,300-$78,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.