What You'll Do

The AR Specialist will join the EMEAI Finance function of Authentic Brands Group, supporting the region’s licensing operations across its portfolio of Entertainment and Lifestyle brands.

This role will support the end-to-end Accounts Receivable cycle across the EMEAI region, ensuring accurate billing, timely cash collection, strong financial controls, and effective stakeholder management. The AR Specialist will collaborate finance, brand, legal, and other business teams, ensuring contractual compliance and accuracy of customers accounts.

What You'll Be Working On

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of a high volume of sales invoices in accordance with contractual terms.
• Review new contracts for data entry into financial systems.
• Manage and oversee the letter of credit process with EMEAI customers, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with EMEAI brand team regarding invoicing and collections matters.
• Collaborate with wider finance team for billing and revenue reconciliations.
• Ensure customer account reconciliations are completed regularly and discrepancies resolved promptly.
• Support global AR team with their monthly reporting and month end tasks.
• Ensure AR processes follow company and financial regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the function.
• Other ad hoc assignments.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of AR or finance experience.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite desirable) and Excel.
• Strong sense and understanding of compliance, contracts and financial controls.
• Excellent organisations and communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ideally familiar with working on UK/US entities – banking, compliance.

What You’ll Do

As Brand Manager, Entertainment you’ll be responsible for helping manage and lead the direction of Authentic’s Entertainment brands, ensuring their continual growth and viability in the global market. You’ll lead and oversee relationships with global licensees ensuring that they are equipped and prepared to deliver on the brand vision, all of which drives achievement of financial targets.

What you’ll be working on:

Drive brand performance

• Engage, inspire and galvanize the organization around the brand vision, position and strategies so licensees are clear in bringing them to life in their areas of functional expertise.
• Own, in collaboration with key internal partners, the vision, position, and architecture of your brands. Leverage all brand components to drive awareness, growth and financial performance. 
• Manage and coordinate brand activity across the various functions including business development, marketing, finance, legal and other functions as needed.
• Maintain brand integrity across product lines, advertising, and all other internal and external communication as it pertains to assigned brand/pillar.
• Work with the Creative team on asset development, partner presentation and pitches as well as branded support materials on a global basis.
• Oversee financial reporting for all partners, including AR and royalty tracking.
• Lead seasonal and annual forecasting to support budget achievement.

Manage licensee partner relations

• Consolidate and organize key business development tools for licensees (i.e. product catalogs, marketing plans, sales forecasting).
• Partner closely with each licensing partner to understand respective business models and product development cycles to drive retail profitability.
• As needed, act as key liaison to facilitate relationships between licensee(s), retailers and other Authentic opportunities on a global basis.

Drive brand development

• Work in tandem with EVP, Directors, and other brand stakeholders to map out product and category strategies that sustain and grow the brand globally.
• Build and maintain organized processes for internal communication, alignment and timely delivery of deliverables to partners and talent.
• Maintain excellent communication and relationships with talent stakeholders and respective teams to ensure best in class support for all branded initiatives.
• Identify retail and product trends, prospective new categories, distribution and partners to build the brand awareness globally.
• Assist in negotiating new licensing agreements; participate in key sales and marketing presentations as necessary.
• Identify NIL and endorsement opportunities that will build the brand awareness and enhance the overall brand perception on a global basis.
• Support business development globally by concepting new brand pitches, storytelling and expansion opportunities.
• Develop and refine consumer target segments mapping in trends and other data to develop category growth and expansion plans.

Facilitate effective licensing operations

• Participate in brand strategy discussions and in setting a bulls-eye consumer target. Analyze consumer trends and information and help identify product categories to enter as future sources of growth.
• Assist in overseeing the direction, implementation, execution and continuous improvement of the licensing processes including but not limited to product approval and sku management, and photographer archive administration.
• Manage legal operational support including amendments, contract renewals, customs clearances, trademark management and all relevant support documentation.

Must Haves:

• 3+ of experience in merchandising, business development, brand marketing or licensing program management.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) — required for daily communication with Spanish-speaking brand stakeholders.
• Music industry experience in talent management and/or brand building for talent. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or commensurate work experience. 
• Proven experience in brand management, with a strong background in merchandising, fashion licensing, and global brand strategy.
• Possesses a strong understanding of how product licensing deals are identified and negotiated.  
• Is experienced managing licensing deals in a variety of product categories.
• Is a great researcher who stays up-to-date on the latest trends in celebrity branding and product opportunities. 
• Has a hands-on background with forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing royalty revenue data.
• Is an excellent communicator; verbal, written, and in the room.
• Exhibits excellent attention to detail, is organized, and has a bias for action.
• Must have strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Works well independently.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$85,000 - $95,000

What You’ll Do

The Coordinator, Business Management will provide comprehensive white-glove administrative support to the Senior Leadership of Authentic. To be successful in the role, you should have exceptional intellectual capability and resourcefulness, with excellent communication skills. You should also be professional, responsive and above all service driven. The Coordinator, Business Management should have an organizational flair, a strong eye for detail, and act as a central liaison between Senior Leadership and Authentic teams.

What you’ll be working on

• Proactively manage and coordinate Senior Leaders calendar schedules
• Coordinate all travel, domestically and internationally for Senior Leaders, including assisting with obtaining passports, visas with a knowledge of travel restrictions. Be available during off hours during international travel to assist with any adjustments that may arise
• Manage and schedule all meetings, internal and external, including Zoom, Teams, in person and off site
• Manage and, where required, prepare communication follow-up to assure next step discussions, emails are scheduled in a timely manner to support        
• Assist with preparing presentations for meetings and events
• Pull reports using SalesForce and liaise weekly with Brand and Finance departments to ensure data accuracy
• Collaborate with Brand and License partners on retail selling data
• Attend select meetings with key partners, such as weekly team meetings
• Manage weekly reporting (Executive Summary, Marketing Reporting, and Pipeline Summary)
• Acquire necessary signatures and process invoices for Senior Leaders
• Maintain expense reporting
• Liaise and coordinate for VIP guests, clients and customers to ensure their experience is stellar
• Support lead research (e.g., preliminary research on prospects using tools provided)
• Assist with preparing prospecting materials (e.g., pulling brand decks, updating templated emails)
• Maintain a simple tracker or CRM hygiene for lead lists
• Coordinate logistics of business development meetings (e.g., prep materials, schedule follow‑ups)
• Ad Hoc duties as assigned

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years experience supporting Leadership in the Lifestyle, Entertainment, or Media Industry
• Ability to exercise independent judgement while handling multiple tasks
• Must have the ability to partner with various functions and exercise a high level of care for the customer, internal team members, and people experiences
• Should have a continuous improvement mindset and strive improvements to processes, programs, and meetings
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Teams), Google Mail, Zoom, and SalesForce
• High degree of initiative, follow-through and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality surrounding company materials and information
• Responsive and adaptable support for executives, including occasional availability outside standard business hours
• Previous executive level experience

Primary Location Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

What You’ll Do

As the Director, Business Development, Lifestyle - EMEA, you’ll be developing and executing strategies for expanding Authentic's base of licensing partnerships, increasing the footprint of the company’s brands, and ultimately delivering top-line revenue for the organisation. If you’re a strategic thinker with a creative spirit and are driven to win, we’d like to meet you. We’re proud to offer our BD Executives unlimited commission and are excited to welcome eager sellers to our team.

What you’ll be working on

Generate Qualified Leads

• Learn and understand Authentic’s brand strategies. 
• Research the market and identify new licensing partners that map to your brand portfolio and meet Authentic's partner qualifications. 
• Identify target contacts and decision makers inside target companies and establish contact via cold calling, email outreach, and other means, as necessary. 

Build and Manage Sales Pipeline: 

• Continually drive prospects into leads through high-volume outbound sales activity.
• Utilise detailed discovery to learn about the prospect’s interests and capabilities. 
• Partner with Business Development leadership and Brand Marketing to develop pitch decks that clearly align the brand value proposition with the prospect’s interests and capabilities.  

Drive the Licensing Deal to Close:

• Work in partnership with the Brand Management and Business Development Leadership teams to develop business plans and formulate product licensing proposals.  
• Lead and manage efficient and productive negotiations of deal terms, taking full ownership of the deal process. 
• Assemble detailed term sheets with concise business terms.  Work closely with legal counsel to draft licensing agreements. 

Sales Management:

• Track sales activity in CRM consistently and accurately. 
• Manage productive and goal-oriented deal processes. 
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts per ABG’s sales reporting process. 
• Prepare reports and presentations of sales performance as needed. 
• Responsible for quota attainment in assigned business pillar

Compensation:

Sales Executives are eligible for Authentic's Uncapped Commission Plan. Commission is paid to Business Development Executives as royalty payments are received from the licensees with whom they closed deals – usually quarterly over the duration of the agreement.

Must Haves:

• Experience in new business development in licensing for Lifestyle, Sports, Fashion EMEA markets.
• Experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through closing the deal
• Have knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories
• Possess an eager demeanour with a fearless and professional drive to win; substantial cold calling and other forms of outreach are required
• Success at negotiating licensing contracts, creatively developing new business ideas
• Able to partner closely with licensees to understand their business needs and explore opportunities for growth.
• Understand licensing sales successes and challenges, key retail accounts,  development plans and strategy
• Understand best practices for Licensees
• Has a bachelor’s degree
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as the role requires

What You’ll Do

As the BD Director, Lifestyle – Japan, you’ll be developing and executing strategies for expanding Authentic's base of licensing partnerships, increasing the footprint of the company’s brands, and ultimately delivering top-line revenue for the organization in Japan. You’ll manage to pitch, sell, negotiate and drive new licensing deals to a close. If you’re a strategic thinker with a creative spirit and are driven to win, we’d like to meet you. We’re proud to offer our BD Executives unlimited commission and are excited to welcome eager sellers to our team.

What You'll Be Working On

Generate Qualified Leads

• Learn and understand Authentic’s brand strategies.
• Research the market and identify prospective new licensing partners that map to your brand portfolio and meet Authentic's partner qualifications.
• Identify target contacts and decision makers inside target companies and establish contact via cold calling, email outreach, and other means, as necessary.

Build and Manage Sales Pipeline:

• Continually drive prospects into leads through high-volume outbound sales activity.
• Utilize detailed discovery to learn about the prospect’s interests and capabilities.
• Partner with Business Development leadership and Brand Marketing to develop pitch decks that clearly align the brand value proposition with the prospect’s interests and capabilities.

Drive the Licensing Deal to Close:

• Work in partnership with Brand Management and Business Development Leadership teams to develop business plans and formulate product licensing proposals.
• Lead and manage efficient and productive negotiations of deal terms, taking full ownership of the deal process.
• Assemble detailed term sheets with concise business terms. Work closely with legal counsel to draft licensing agreements.

Sales Management:

• Track sales activity in CRM consistently and accurately.
• Manage productive and goal-oriented deal processes.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts per ABG’s sales reporting process.
• Prepare reports and presentations of sales performance as needed.
• Responsible for quota attainment in assigned business pillar

Compensation:

Sales Executives are eligible for Authentic's Uncapped Commission Plan. Commission is paid to Business Development Executives as royalty payments are received from the licensees with whom they closed deals – usually quarterly over the duration of the agreement.

Must Haves

• 8+ years experience in new business development in licensing for Lifestyle, Beauty, Fashion markets in Japan.
• Experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through closing the deal.
• Have knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories.
• Possess an eager demeanor with a fearless and professional drive to win; substantial cold calling and other forms of outreach are required.
• Success at negotiating licensing contracts, creatively developing new business ideas.
• Able to partner closely with licensees to understand their business needs and explore opportunities for growth.
• Understand licensing sales successes and challenges, key retail accounts, development plans and strategy.
• Understand best practices for Licensees.
• Has a bachelor’s degree.
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as the role requires.

What You’ll Do

As the Director, Business Development, Lifestyle - South Korea, you’ll be developing and executing strategies for expanding Authentic's base of licensing partnerships, increasing the footprint of the company’s brands, and ultimately delivering top-line revenue for the organization in South Korea. If you’re a strategic thinker with a creative spirit and are driven to win, we’d like to meet you. We’re proud to offer our BD Executives unlimited commission and are excited to welcome eager sellers to our team.

What You'll Be Working On

Generate Qualified Leads

• Learn and understand Authentic’s brand strategies.
• Research the market and identify new licensing partners that map to your brand portfolio and meet Authentic's partner qualifications.
• Identify target contacts and decision makers inside target companies and establish contact via cold calling, email outreach, and other means, as necessary.

Build and Manage Sales Pipeline:

• Continually drive prospects into leads through high-volume outbound sales activity.
• Utilize detailed discovery to learn about the prospect’s interests and capabilities.
• Partner with Business Development leadership and Brand Marketing to develop pitch decks that clearly align the brand value proposition with the prospect’s interests and capabilities.

Drive the Licensing Deal to Close:

• Work in partnership with Brand Management and Business Development Leadership teams to develop business plans and formulate product licensing proposals.
• Lead and manage efficient and productive negotiations of deal terms, taking full ownership of the deal process.
• Assemble detailed term sheets with concise business terms. Work closely with legal counsel to draft licensing agreements.

Sales Management:

• Track sales activity in CRM consistently and accurately.
• Manage productive and goal-oriented deal processes.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts per ABG’s sales reporting process.
• Prepare reports and presentations of sales performance as needed.
• Responsible for quota attainment in assigned business pillar

Compensation:

Sales Executives are eligible for Authentic's Uncapped Commission Plan. Commission is paid to Business Development Executives as royalty payments are received from the licensees with whom they closed deals – usually quarterly over the duration of the agreement.

Must Haves

• Has 10+ years' experience in new business development in licensing for Lifestyle, Beauty, Fashion, Celebrity, Sports in South Korea markets.
• Experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through closing the deal
• Have knowledge and understanding of licensees and product categories
• Possess an eager demeanor with a fearless and professional drive to win; substantial cold calling and other forms of outreach are required
• Success at negotiating licensing contracts, creatively developing new business ideas
• Able to partner closely with licensees to understand their business needs and explore opportunities for growth.
• Understand licensing sales successes and challenges, key retail accounts, development plans and strategy
• Understand best practices for Licensees
• Has a bachelor’s degree
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as the role requires

What You’ll Do

As the Director, Consumer PR you’ll manage development and implementation of integrated brand communication strategies that drive relevancy and growth across the EMEAI region (inclusive of India) for Authentic’s portfolio of brands (across lifestyle & entertainment portfolio). Reporting directly to the SVP, Integrated Marketing EMEAI, with a dotted line into the VP of Global Public Relations, you’ll collaborate with the wider Global PR & Comms team, regional Integrated Marketing team, Brand Management team, as well as our brand partners, to develop and execute integrated communication strategies that drive relevancy and growth for Authentic’s portfolio in the region, which includes globally renowned brands Ted Baker, Brooks Brothers, Hunter, Juicy Couture, Judith Leiber, Nine West, Prince and more. 

What you’ll be working on

• Strategic Leadership Lead the creation and execution of integrated PR and communications strategies across the EMEAI region, aligning closely with Brand Management, Global Communications, and key commercial stakeholders.
• Media Relations & Storytelling Build and leverage senior-level editorial relationships to secure high-impact coverage across fashion, lifestyle, and business media. Shape compelling narratives that position brands at the forefront of culture and conversation.
• Brand Reputation & Risk Management Protect and manage brand reputation across EMEAI for the lifestyle and entertainment brands, identifying and escalating potential risks in real time. Partner closely with Corporate Communications on sensitive or high-impact issues to ensure globally-coordinated response strategies.
• Audience Growth & Relevance Drive initiatives that expand brand reach and cultural relevance, engaging new and diverse audiences to support business growth and market penetration.
• Showroom & Experiential Strategy: Lead the PR strategy and activation of Authentic’s interactive showrooms and style studio, leveraging the space as an immersive hub for media and stylists relations, press events and creators engagement. 
• Talent, Celebrity & Stylist Engagement: Cultivate and manage relationships with stylists, celebrities, and cultural influencers in partnership with the Influencer Marketing Manager to maximize brand visibility across TV, film, digital, social, and print platforms.
• Content Development & Media Outreach: Oversee the development of press materials including releases, media alerts, and tailored pitches. Ensure consistent, high-quality storytelling across all communications outputs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Authentic’s Global Corporate Communications team to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging across EMEAI markets. Facilitate timely sharing of brand milestones, campaigns, and business updates internally and externally.
• Events & Campaign Execution: Lead the planning and delivery of seasonal campaigns, press events, and key moments that drive visibility and engagement across priority markets. Oversee the planning and execution of impactful press days, events, and editorial showcases.
• Tools, Systems & Reporting: Utilize industry-leading PR and media intelligence platforms (e.g., Cision, Launchmetrics, Muck Rack) to manage outreach, track coverage, measure impact, and provide strategic insights to stakeholders. 

Must Haves

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a senior PR/communications role, managing multiple brands concurrently, either in house or at an agency within fashion, lifestyle, entertainment or consumer brands across EMEAI
• Experience working with celebrities and talent with a strong network across EMEAI media, stylists and cultural influencers. (Must have demonstratable strong relationships across the EMEAI region with key press)
• Demonstrated ability to lead regional strategy while aligning with global direction
• Thorough knowledge of media landscape and timely news cycles across print, digital, broadcast and social across EMEAI

Core Competencies

• Exceptional storytelling, demonstrated experience in generating creative ideas and ability to identify the brand-right opportunities that ladder up to the overall marketing strategy and brand goals.
• Commercial awareness with a clear understanding of how PR drives business outcomes
• A digital-first mindset, with the ability to leverage emerging technologies and AI to enhance efficiency, inform decisions, and evolve PR and storytelling.
• Demonstrated success prioritising and meeting daily, weekly and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-brand/product environment (ideally in fashion).
• Excellent communication skills – both writing and speaking 
• Exceptional relationship building & leadership skills.
• Both strategic and hands-on in how you approach your role
• Solutions-oriented, thrives under pressure and is comfortable with ambiguity
• Enthusiasm for fashion, retail, entertainment and pop culture.
• Proficiency in one or more additional European languages is highly desirable, but not required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Keynote skills are a plus.

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a Director, Business Development & Brand Management, Entertainment – Japan, to join our APAC Entertainment team. Reporting to the VP of Entertainment and the Head of Japan, you’ll develop and execute strategies to expand the business footprint of the Authentic Entertainment portfolio and ultimately deliver top-line revenue for the organization. You’ll be responsible for pitching, selling, negotiating, and driving new licensing and NIL deals to closure. If you’re a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to win, we’d like to meet you.

What you’ll be working on

Generate Qualified Leads:

• Research the market to identify and establish contact with prospective new business partners in Japan that map to Entertainment brand portfolio and meet Authentic's partner qualifications.
• Secure new deals across entertainment properties, with a focus on brand licensing, endorsement, sponsorship and content business to maximize revenue for the organization.

 Build and Manage Sales Pipeline: 

• Continually drive prospects into leads through high-volume outbound sales activity.
• Utilize detailed discovery to learn about the prospect’s interests and capabilities. 
• Partner with Business Development leadership and Brand Marketing to develop pitch decks that clearly align the brand value proposition with the prospect’s interests and capabilities.  

Drive the Licensing Deal to Close:

• Work in partnership with Brand Management and Business Development Leadership teams to develop business plans and formulate deal proposals.  
• Lead and manage efficient and productive negotiations of deal terms, taking full ownership of the deal process. 
• Assemble detailed term sheets with concise business terms. Work closely with legal counsel to draft partnership agreements. 

 Sales Management:

• Track sales activity in CRM consistently and accurately. 
• Manage productive and goal-oriented deal processes. 
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts per ABG’s sales reporting process. 
• Prepare reports and presentations of sales performance as needed. 
• Responsible for quota attainment in assigned business pillar

Drive Brand Performance

• Engage, inspire and galvanize the organization around the brand vision, position and strategies so licensees are clear in bringing them to life in their areas of functional expertise
• Own, in collaboration with key internal partners, the vision, position, and architecture of your brands. Leverage all brand components to drive awareness, growth and financial performance
• Manage and coordinate brand activity across the various functions including brand manager, marketing, and other functions as needed
• Maintain brand integrity across product lines, advertising, and all other internal and external communication as it pertains to assigned brand/pillar
• Attend & assist with Brand Summits to communicate brand message to external partners

Manage licensee partner relations & Facilitate Effective Licensing Operations

• Consolidate and organize key business development tools and materials for licensees
• Partner closely with each licensing partner to understand respective business models and product development cycles to drive retail profitability
• Participate in brand strategy discussions and in setting a bulls-eye consumer target. Analyze consumer trends and information and help identify product categories to enter as future sources of growth
• Assist in overseeing the direction, implementation, execution and continuous improvement of the licensing processes

Must Haves:

• Has 8+ years’ experience in new business development in Entertainment, Media, Sports, Celebrity in Japan
• Has experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through close as project manager role
• Is an accomplished communicator; you’re great on the phone, via email, and in-person
• Possess an eager demeanor with a fearless and professional drive to win; substantial cold calling and other forms of outreach are required
• Has a curious, research-oriented mindset
• Is a confident and successful negotiator, creatively developing new business ideas
• Has exceptional organization, attention management, and time management skills
• Has a bachelor’s degree; a legal background is helpful
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as the role requires

What You’ll Do 

Authentic Brands Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Systems to lead our business systems team. The Director of Business Systems will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of our business systems and processes to support the company's strategic objectives. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and technical expertise in business systems management.

What you’ll be working on

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of business systems, including ERP, Financial Planning, Contract Lifecycle Management, CRM, Digital Asset Management, and other enterprise applications, to streamline operations and improve efficiency
• Ensure AI capabilities are thoughtfully integrated into every initiative—enhancing automation, decision-making, and user productivity. Identify practical use cases, govern responsible adoption, and partner with stakeholders to operationalize AI in ways that deliver measurable business value.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and effective system solutions
• Manage and mentor a team of business systems analysts, administrators, and developers to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement
• Establish and maintain best practices, standards, and policies for business systems development, deployment, and maintenance
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in business systems and recommend innovative solutions to enhance business capabilities
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, Operations, Ecomm, and Sales, to align business systems initiatives with organizational goals
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and implement solutions to address issues and enhance system reliability
• Develop and manage the business systems budget, including resource planning, cost estimation, and vendor management
• Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommends technical solutions
• Participates in all hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contract

Must Haves:

• • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 10 years of experience in business systems management or a related role, with demonstrated progression in responsibilities
  • Strong technical expertise in ERP, Financial Planning systems, Digital Asset Management systems, and other business systems, with proficiency in system design, development, and integration
  • Proven leadership skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail
  • Stakeholder management
  • Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Strong technical ability including report creation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize
  • Proven ability to lead company-wide projects
  • Customer centric
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working for a global company preferred

Primary Location Salary Range:

$175,000 - $200,000 

What You’ll Do 

The IT Director is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of IT infrastructure and support functions globally for Authentic Brands Group. This includes directing all IT infrastructure and support operations to meet company and internal customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing infrastructure and the development of new technical solutions. The IT Director will set the strategy for how infrastructure technology needs to be utilized globally in addition to being operationally focused. This position is expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited resources and budgets to maximize performance and contribution.

What you’ll be working on

• Responsible for overseeing all IT infrastructure (network and systems), operations, projects, and ongoing user support.
• Ensure AI capabilities are thoughtfully integrated into every initiative—enhancing automation, decision-making, and user productivity. Identify practical use cases, govern responsible adoption, and partner with stakeholders to operationalize AI in ways that deliver measurable business value.
• IT infrastructure strategy, digital transformation, systems maintenance.
• Organization development and management, budget management, people development and management.
• Deep understanding of the fashion apparel industry and operation
• Global organization alignment.
• Systems maintenance
• Day to day systems support
• Video Conferencing / room system support
• Audio Visual system support including digital signage

• Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommends technical solutions.
• Ensures the consistency and maintainability of existing infrastructure by creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.
• Keeps abreast of new technology relevant to the company's security and infrastructure.
• Responds to the needs of a 24/7 operation, as needed.
• Responsible for data backups. Specifically, the regular occurrence, integrity, and periodic test restores of the backups to make sure data can be recovered successfully.
• Directs and prioritizes the workload of IT Infrastructure and support teams
• Participates in all hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contracts.

Must Haves

• At least 8 – 10 years of professional experience in organization management and global project management
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science or related field (graduate degree a plus)
• Experience with global scale IT infrastructure project management
• Stakeholder management
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong technical ability including report creation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize
• Proven ability to lead company-wide projects
• Customer centric
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience implementing and maintaining IT infrastructure required
• Experience working for a global company preferred
• Passion for current and emerging trends in infrastructure technology

Primary Location Salary Range:

$175,000 - $200,000 

What You’ll Do

The Director, Merchandising & Product Development, is responsible for guiding design and development for Authentic’s product licensees for their respective brands. You’ll oversee all phases of product development from concept state to production for respective product categories. You’ll ensure products developed are in line with the brands product strategy, contractual definitions and aesthetic. You will support the commercial end of the business by ensuring that product offered to the marketplace meets the demand for product segmentation and maximizes new distribution opportunities.

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.

Must Haves:

• 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

The Director, Talent Marketing (Sports & Athletes) will lead the development and execution of athlete-driven marketing strategies across Authentic Brands Group’s global portfolio. As part of the centralized Talent & Influencer Marketing function, this role will be responsible for leveraging athletes and sports talent as a core marketing channel to drive cultural relevance, brand storytelling, and measurable business growth.

This individual will translate brand and product priorities into impactful marketing campaigns powered by athlete talent—overseeing creative, content, and distribution strategies across paid, owned, and earned channels. The Director will serve as a key cross-functional marketing leader, partnering closely with brand marketing, PR, social, and regional teams to bring campaigns to life at scale. The role reports into the VP of Talent & Influencer Marketing.

What you’ll be working on 

Marketing Strategy & Campaign Development

• Lead athlete-driven marketing strategies across ABG’s portfolio, aligning talent to seasonal campaigns, product launches, and key cultural moments
• Translate brand objectives into integrated marketing plans powered by athlete talent
• Develop campaign frameworks that drive full-funnel impact—from awareness to conversion

Content & Creative Leadership

• Oversee the development of athlete-led content across campaigns, including shoots, social content, and brand storytelling
• Partner with creative and brand teams to shape narratives that resonate culturally and elevate brand positioning
• Ensure all talent content is optimized for performance across platforms (social, digital, retail, ecomm)

Campaign Execution & Channel Integration

• Lead execution of athlete marketing campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels
• Partner with paid media, social, and PR teams to maximize reach, engagement, and conversion
• Ensure seamless integration of athlete talent into broader marketing ecosystems (retail moments, events, brand activations)

Talent Strategy

• Identify and recommend athletes who align with brand positioning, audience targets, and campaign objectives
• Build a strategic roster of athletes to support ongoing marketing needs (ambassadors, campaign talent, cultural moments)
• Partner with internal teams to ensure talent is leveraged effectively across all marketing touchpoints

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with global and regional marketing teams (EMEA, LATAM, APAC) to scale campaigns and localize athlete-driven content
• Act as a central connector across brand, PR, social, and events teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution
• Align talent marketing efforts with broader business and retail priorities

Performance & Optimization

• Define and track campaign success metrics, including engagement, impressions, traffic, and sales impact
• Analyze performance and optimize talent-driven marketing strategies based on data and insights
• Develop executive-level recaps highlighting marketing impact and ROI

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering a marketing-first mindset
• Establish best practices for athlete-driven marketing across the organization
• Drive operational excellence across campaign planning, execution, and reporting

Must Haves

• 7–10+ years of experience in marketing, talent marketing, sports marketing, or influencer marketing
• Proven experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns
• Strong understanding of how talent (athletes/celebrities/influencers) drives brand marketing and consumer engagement
• Experience working across content, social, PR, and paid media channels
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to tie marketing efforts to business outcomes
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills
• Passion for sports, culture, and modern marketing

Primary Location Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000

What You’ll Do

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our busy, hardworking and successful team to give full executive level support to the Executive Director and the EVP, Brand Management for the David Beckham brand.  

With a complex diaries and meetings schedule you need to be very well organised and able to think ahead to anticipate the needs of two senior Executives to ensure every day runs smoothly.  You’ll be resourceful, a smart communicator, proactive, and have excellent attention to detail.

What You'll Be Working on

Provide high quality executive level administrative support, specifically;

• Manage complex and changeable diaries
• Arrange Zoom calls and other meetings
• Collate relevant advance meeting papers and/or briefing documents
• Arrange national and international travel logistics, producing itineraries
• Maintain efficient digital and paper filing, archive systems and databases
• Conduct research and fact finding to facilitate meetings, travel arrangements etc
• Arrange personal or private arrangements such as medical appointments, restaurant or holiday bookings as required
• Process expenses and invoices with the support of the Finance team
• Organising refreshments for individuals, guests and for meetings where required
• General support or errands such as post office runs, lunch or coffee runs
• Any other EA related duties 

Must Haves

• At least 5 years of experience in a busy in PA/EA role ideally within a talent or media related environment, supporting 2 or more executive level team members
• Network – great industry knowledge, understanding of who is who etc
• Excellent administrative skills; diary management, excellently organised, able to prioritise effectively, must have the ability to handle multiple demands and last-minute changes
• Confidence – assured in style and communication and able to flex for every encounter.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Excellent attention to detail and deadlines
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion
• Flexible, with a collaborative working approach
• Strong interpersonal and literacy skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels
• High level of professionalism; resilient and calm at all times
• Commercial in thinking – budget aware with negotiation skills 
• Pride in presentation in all contexts – goes the extra mile.
• Loads of initiative and a great sense of humour. 

What You’ll Do

As the Manager, Merchandising, you will govern Authentic licensee product creation, ensuring all offerings are in line with contractual definitions, trend-right, brand-aligned, and commercially viable. You will lead the design and merchandising review process from Concept to Market, empowering partners to elevate brand DNA, maximize sales, and open new distribution doors. You will collaborate with Brand, Business Development, and Marketing teams to maximize Brand’s growth.

 What you’ll be working on

• Licensee Product Governance: Oversee end-to-end product development for licensed partners, ensuring compliance with brand standards, trend-alignment, and product quality from concept approval to final production.
• Brand & DNA Custodian: Lead the Design and Merchandising review process for licensees, ensuring all products strictly adhere to Brand Guidelines and DNA.
• Compliance Governance: Ensure licensee products are in line with contractual definitions, quality standards, and brand positioning
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Drive the merchandising review process, reviewing product assortments to meet seasonal KPIs, market demand, and revenue growth goals.
• Commercial Viability & Assortment Plan:Analyze market trends and sales performance to guide partners in developing profitable, "good/better/best" product assortments that meet market demand and maximize sales.
• Partnership Management: Act as the primary liaison between licensees and Authentic on products, providing clear, actionable feedback to enhance product offerings.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Support Brand, Business Development, and Marketing teams to align licensed product strategies with overall company growth initiatives

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandise, Fashion/ Product Design.

• 3-5 years of experience in product design or merchandising within fashion industry.
• Creative and strategic thinker to drive results in a matrix environment, balancing creative brand vision with commercial rigor.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships and license product design experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational skill, ability to multi-task and work independently to prioritize for a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, presentation skills with attention to detail.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$80,000 - $90,000

What You’ll Do

The Retail Development Manager supports the execution of Authentic Brands Group’s retail development strategy in Mexico. Reporting to the Head of Country – Mexico, this role manages relationships with key retail partners and brand licensees, drives brand presence across priority retail accounts, and identifies opportunities to expand distribution and improve brand performance. The role acts as a brand ambassador for Authentic Brands, ensuring brand strategy is clearly communicated and consistently executed within the Mexican retail market.

What you’ll be working on

Retail & Partner Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key retail partners across Mexico at local, regional, and national levels.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for retail accounts and brand partners, ensuring alignment with brand strategy and commercial objectives.
• Represent Authentic Brands and advocate for brand partners in discussions with retailers.

Brand Presentation & Commercial Storytelling

• Prepare and deliver professional brand and business presentations to retail partners.
• Clearly communicate brand positioning, category strategy, and growth opportunities in alignment with global brand direction.
• Support retail pitches, line reviews, and seasonal initiatives in collaboration with brand partners.

Retail Landscape & Opportunity Identification

• Maintain a strong understanding of the Mexican retail landscape, including key channels, retailers, competitors, and consumer trends.
• Identify opportunities for brand expansion, improved distribution, and enhanced merchandising.
• Evaluate market potential and realistic distribution opportunities by retailer and channel.

Vendor & Retail Execution Alignment

• Manage and maintain a shortlist of preferred vendors aligned with retailer requirements and brand standards.
• Support brand partners in navigating retailer-preferred vendor structures and expectations.
• Support retail execution, including brand placement, merchandising standards, and seasonal growth opportunities.

Sell-Through & Ongoing Support

• Provide ongoing support to retail partners and brand licensees to help drive sell-through and overall brand performance.
• Share market feedback, retail insights, and performance observations with internal stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent brand execution aligned with strategic objectives.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in retail development, wholesale, brand management, licensing, or commercial roles within fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands.
• Strong knowledge of the Mexican retail market and established relationships with key retail accounts.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and present effectively to retail partners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple brands and priorities in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Mexico as required.

What You’ll Do

As Office Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance of a safe and efficient operating environment for all employees in the brand-new Shanghai office by supporting the Office Manager with the Facilities Management functions. This position reports to the Office Manager and will work closely with the Operations and IT teams in the US and UK to ensure all business needs are appropriately met. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate has DIY experience is well organized, has the ability to multi-task, is able to work in a fast-paced environment and is a team-player with a keen eye for detail who takes the initiative to resolve operational challenges and improve processes.

What you’ll be working on

• Assisting the Office Manager to ensure the move to a new office space in central Shanghai runs smoothly and seamlessly.
• Provide warm receptionist to internal and external visitors, manage incoming calls, emails and mails.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the office as the main point of contact for first level queries from staff regarding office administration ensuring colleagues have the resources and a comfortable environment to do their best work.
• Provide direct administrative supports as needed, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and events, booking travel, maintaining filing system, mailing and shipping packages, and employee lists.
• Assist in the oversight and maintenance of office equipment for uninterrupted function, identify and fulfill office supply needs ensuring supplies are constantly restocked, track the inventory, maintain and manage vendors.
• Assist the Office Manager with the office budget and coordinate with finance to ensure timely payment to vendors.
• Provide direct maintenance support, collaborating with external vendors for larger scale office maintenance needs.
• Support with operations safety management and policies and procedures.
• Assist the Office Manager with the coordination of internal and external resources and cultivate relationships with vendors.
• Provide executive and administrative support and coordination as needed including managing calendars.
• Working with cleaning service team to maintain office clean, tidy and fully stocked at all times, checking the office several times during the day to ensure this is maintained to a high standard.
• Provide support for internal events and meetings as necessary.
• Provide support to PR and VM functions as required (e.g. Logistic and samples management, events supporting)

Must Haves:

• 1+ years of Office Coordinator experience.
• Experience in DIY is preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively & efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must exhibit excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Must be energetic, highly motivated and able to multi-task.
• A self-starter who provides white glove customer service.
• Must be an adaptable problem-solver with the curiosity to learn.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Oral and written English skills preferred.
• Advanced computer skills and experience using email tools and online platforms (Dropbox, Teams).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Discreet, diplomatic and ability to liaise at all levels.  

What You’ll Do

As Office Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in shaping a seamless, high-performing workplace experience in our London office. Partnering closely with the Operations Manager, you’ll help create a safe, efficient, and inspiring environment where teams can do their best work every day. From supporting facilities management to keeping day-to-day operations running effortlessly, you’ll be at the heart of what makes the office tick.

You’ll also take part in how our showrooms are presented daily by ensuring they are consistently polished, thoughtfully maintained and ready to impress at any moment. With a strong eye for detail and a service-first mindset, you’ll help create a space that reflects the quality of our brands and delivers an exceptional experience for everyone who walks through the doors.

Reporting into the Operations Manager, you’ll collaborate with the People & Culture, and IT teams across the London and EMEAI locations to ensure everything runs smoothly and business needs are met with clarity and precision at our London base.

We’re looking for someone who is naturally organised, proactive, and takes ownership. You’re comfortable juggling multiple priorities, have a sharp eye for detail, and take pride in delivering a high standard of presentation and service. You enjoy solving problems before they arise and don’t just keep things running, you actively look for ways to improve how things work. A true team player, you bring energy, initiative, and a “no task too small” mindset to everything you do.

What you’ll be working on

• Be the face of the office, creating a welcoming and high-energy environment that reflects the brand and culture
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring all spaces are organised, functional, and presentation-ready at all times
• Provide direct administrative supports as needed, including scheduling appointments, meetings and events, maintaining filing system, mailing and shipping packages, as well as being the main contact for office deliveries at the building loading bay.
• Assist in the oversight and maintenance of office equipment for uninterrupted function, identify and fulfil office supply needs ensuring supplies are constantly restocked.
• Oversee the weekly grocery budget and deliveries, maintaining strong attention to detail with stock levels and ordering proactively to ensure the office is consistently well-supplied
• Assist the Operations Manager with the office budget and coordinate with finance to ensure timely payment to vendors
• Support with operations safety management and policies and procedures.
• Assist the Operations Manager with the coordination of internal and external resources, and cultivate relationships with vendors.
• Provide executive and administrative support and coordination as needed including managing calendars.
• Keep the office, kitchens and toilets clean, tidy and fully stocked at all times. Checking the office and toilets several times during the day to ensure this is maintained to a high standard.
• Provide support for internal events and meetings as necessary.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Act as a central point of contact for employee requests, troubleshooting issues quickly and proactively
• Assist with facilities projects, office moves, and space optimisation initiatives.
• Support on Employee Experience events and programs in partnership with the Operations Manager and the People & Culture team.
• Assist in other ad-hoc duties as required.

Must Haves: 

• 1+ years of Office Coordinator experience. 
• Naturally proactive and always thinking ahead. Able to spot what’s needed before it’s asked and taking ownership to make it happen.
• Ability to operate effectively & efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must exhibit excellent attention to detail, superb time management and good organisational skills, as well as the ability to appropriately prioritise tasks.
• Must be energetic, highly motivated and able to multi-task.
• A self-starter who provides white glove customer service.
• Must be an adaptable problem-solver with the curiosity to learn.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills and experience using email tools and online platforms (Box, Zoom).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Discreet, diplomatic and ability to liaise at all levels.
• This is a hands-on role that involves handling deliveries and moving items. The role requires a level of physical strength to enable lifting and carrying for example boxes and furniture. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with business needs. 

What You’ll Do

As Operations and Talent Manager, you will coordinate and oversee all administrative and operational duties in our Japan office. This position has dual reports to the Operations and HR team in region to ensure all business needs are appropriately met. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate is well organized, has the ability to multi-task, is able to work in a fast-paced environment and is a team player who takes the initiative to resolve operational challenges and improve processes.

What you’ll be working on

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the office as the main point of contact 
• Assist in all regulatory compliance matters, including but not limited to company/branches setup/deregistration, regulatory filings, licensing maintenance and renewals
• Provide direct administrative support as needed, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and events, booking travel, maintaining filing system, mailing and shipping packages, and employee list
• Oversee and maintain office equipment for uninterrupted function, identify and fulfill office supply needs, maintain and manage vendors, and coordinate food delivery as needed
• Manage office budget and coordinate with finance to ensure timely payment to vendors
• Collaborate with the building facilities team for office maintenance needs
• Provide first-level IT support to executive team and onsite staff
• Support operations safety management and policies and procedures
• Coordinate internal and external resources, and cultivate relationships with vendors
• Provide executive and administrative support and coordination as needed including managing calendar.
• Provide high-touch support to the staff throughout the workday, ensuring colleagues have the resources and a comfortable environment to do their best work.
• New Entity Setup: Assists in the preparation of any documents necessary for new company and branches setup
• Upkeep and maintain all business licenses and certificates necessary and assist in annual inspection with government agencies
• Liaise with regional contact to upkeep all company insurance information and renew company insurances before expiry date
• Work with team members to liaise with government officials in compliance with local regulations
• Office Lease Maintenance
• Act as the local point of contact for HR-related matters, coordinating between the Japan office and regional HR team
• Support recruitment processes, including coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, and assisting with onboarding logistics
• Support day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation
• Coordinate with external vendors (e.g., payroll, benefits providers) to ensure smooth HR administration
• Ensure compliance with local labor requirements and maintain accurate, confidential employee records

Must Haves: 

• Bilingual spoken & written Japanese & English.
• 5+ years of office or operations management experience 
• Ability to operate effectively & efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Must exhibit excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills
• Must be energetic, highly motivated and able to multi-task
• Must take ownership of tasks and be able to follow through independently
• A self-starter who provides white glove customer service.
• Must be an adaptable problem-solver with the curiosity to learn
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced computer skills and experience using email tools and online platforms (Dropbox, Zoom)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Proficient in planning and executing operational initiatives

What You’ll Do

The Senior Accountant, Consolidations is a key member of the corporate accounting team, responsible for the accurate and timely consolidation of the company's financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role involves a deep understanding of consolidation principles, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translation, and equity accounting. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and will contribute to the preparation of financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll be working on

Consolidation Process:

• Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review consolidation journal entries, including intercompany eliminations, investment eliminations, and foreign currency translation adjustments.
• Analyze and reconcile intercompany balances and transactions, working with regional accounting teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the company's consolidation system (OneStream) and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of changes in equity.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for management, including monthly and quarterly reporting packages.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the consolidation process.
• Develop and maintain documentation of consolidation policies and procedures.
• Assist in the integration of acquired companies into the consolidation process.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with various departments (e.g., FP&A, Tax, Treasury), and external auditors.
• Provide guidance and support to other accounting staff on consolidation-related matters.
• Participate in cross-functional projects as needed.

Must Haves:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on consolidations.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly consolidation accounting.
• Experience with consolidation systems (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, SAP BPC, Oracle FCCS) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$90,000-$100,000

The Senior Accountant, General Accounting, is responsible for performing a variety of complex accounting tasks and financial analyses to support the organization's financial operations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Senior Accountant, General Accounting will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information and contributing to the overall success of the finance department.

What you’ll be working on

General Ledger and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and record journal entries, including those for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure its accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports on financial performance, variances, and trends.

Month-End and Year-End Close:

• Manage and execute month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing closing entries, reviewing account balances, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits.
• Assist with the coordination of external and internal audits.

Specific Accounting Responsibilities:

• Fixed Assets: Maintain the fixed asset register, including recording additions, disposals, and depreciation. Ensure accurate accounting for fixed assets in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
• Prepaid Expenses: Maintain schedules of prepaid expenses and ensure proper amortization.
• Intangible Assets: Maintain records of intangible assets, including amortization and impairment testing.
• Payroll: Process and record payroll transactions, including salaries, wages, benefits, and deductions. Reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Leases: Account for leases in accordance with GAAP, including the preparation of lease schedules and journal entries.
• Debt: Maintain records of company debt, including principal and interest payments, and ensure compliance with debt covenants.
• Bonus Accruals: Calculate and record bonus accruals in accordance with company policy.

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

CPA certification is preferred.

Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong understanding of general accounting principles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Experience with accounting software (e.g., such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).

Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$80,000 - $90,000

What You'll Do 

The Senior AP Specialist will join the EMEAI finance function of Authentic Brands Group. Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager, the Senior AP Specialist will support the business in all day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) activities related to ABG’s Authentic licensing business across its portfolio of Entertainment and Lifestyle brands. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, maintaining strong internal controls, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support smooth operations.

What You'll Be Working On

Accounts Payable Operations

• Own end-to-end AP processing, including invoice receipt, coding, approvals workflow, posting, and payment execution.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately, on time, and in accordance with ABG policies and agreed payment terms.
• Manage supplier onboarding and maintenance (vendor setup, bank details changes, validation checks).
• Monitor the AP inbox/workflow queues and maintain clear service levels for stakeholder requests.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs, ensuring correct approvals and bank controls.

Invoice Validation, Approvals & Controls

• Validate invoice accuracy (entity, VAT/tax requirements, PO/contract references, correct coding).
• Ensure appropriate authorisation is obtained in line with ABG’s Delegation of Authority and internal controls.
• Support PO/non-PO processes as applicable and help drive adherence to procurement/approval policies.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal/external audit requests.

Month End Close

• Perform bank reconciliations for all accounts within the EMEAI region
• Reconcile AP sub ledger to the general ledger; investigate and resolve variances.
• Support month-end close activities including accruals, AP aging reviews, and cutoff procedures.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a key point of contact for vendor queries, disputes, and escalations; ensure professional, timely resolution.
• Partner with the business to resolve invoice issues and improve processes.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify opportunities to streamline AP processes and strengthen controls (workflow optimisation, automation, standardisation).
• Maintain AP KPIs (aging, cycle times, blocked invoices, payment timeliness) and provide regular reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable / finance operations
• Experience working with ERP systems and AP workflows (NetSuite desirable)
• AAT / equivalent finance qualification is desirable; relevant degree or professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes and internal control frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of VAT/tax considerations relevant to EMEAI invoice processing.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving, multi-entity environment.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for an experienced senior creative to support on the ideation, production, and delivery of creative assets for all activities, products, and partnerships associated with the David Beckham brand.

The main responsibility is to drive creative ideation and content execution to support the David Beckham brand and associated brand partnerships. The senior creative role will work closely with Authentic’s Associate Creative Director and Studio 99, to develop ideas and manage the delivery of content across multiple social media and brand partner channels.

The role requires a keen eye for detail and aesthetic appreciation. The range of brand partnerships this role will work on varies from fashion, sport, automotive, philanthropic – and with every partner a unique sensibility and style is required. Across the variety of brand partnerships, the upmost care and attention is needed as every asset is viewed on a global stage.

From social first to ATL campaigns, the level of care and creative attention never changes - maintaining best in class creative aesthetic is expected across all output.

The responsibilities with this role, ensure effective management of the creative process, and foster strong collaboration, both internally and externally. This applies to all work that we do with commercial partners, production teams or editorial – digital, social, print, moving, still, product, etc.

It is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a dynamic, creative, entrepreneurial environment and exposed to a wide range of exciting and diverse opportunities to develop.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Maintain a best-in-class creative standard; the Senior Creative will facilitate processes for ideation and content creation with the team and externally with partners, to control the quality of everything, to ensure continuity and elevation of all work in line with the David Beckham brand.
• Working closely with the Associate Creative Director, consultant Creative Director and supporting studios to deliver great creative in terms of look and feel, art direction, retouching, and overall monitoring the output of all content.
• Work closely with the Integrated Marketing team to shape and ideate concepts for social media and commercial/ brand campaigns, helping to translate ideas into effective 360 campaigns.
• Involvement and creative influence with new business development projects.
• Manage design output e.g. client presentations and effective filing of all creative assets.
• Develop a network of high-level creatives including editors, script writers, DOPs etc. who can collaborate with us, to bring fresh thinking and constant elevation of what we do and how we do it.
• Bring knowledge of current and future trends in relevant categories such as photography, fashion and lifestyle. Keeping abreast of global market perspectives and social media techniques and executions.
  
  

Must Haves

• 6 – 8 years of experience in a Senior Creative or similar role.
• Experience of art directing within an advertising/creative agency with some high-level editorial experience within fashion, sport and lifestyle.
• Must be an ideas person - have lots of them, and be able to shape them into creative content, based on our brand and brand partners’ needs.
• Ability to identify objectives and shape strong and exciting creative ideas - based on brand and partner parameters, team member input, existing brand DNA/content and external trends and context.
• Can lead from brief to execution – with a strong knowledge and understanding of references, research and current and past trends.
• Possess elevated references and sense for unique tones of voice and a passion for great output and new ways of thinking.
• Feel passionately about the creative process and know how to get the best out of multi-disciplinary teams and high profile talent.
• Brings good experience working across a range of genres, social media projects, scripts, film and photography.
• Good level of image retouch.
• Good level of video editing.
• Experience in fast turnaround content environment (e.g. social media content/creative)
• Able to get things done quickly in a dynamic/entrepreneurial environment.
• Technical proficiency in design applications / BA or equivalent in Graphic Design / Adobe Creative Suite / Keynote.
• Time management skills / Attention to detail / well organised.

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Integration Strategy & Delivery, will assist in the evolution and management of the enterprise integrations service offerings within the IT Business Systems group. Reporting to the Head of Global Business Systems, this new role will be a hands-on, visionary Senior Manager to lead the enterprise integration strategy as well as manage delivery with a roll-your-sleeves-up approach across our SaaS-first global technology ecosystem. This role is mission-critical to modernizing our integration landscape, enabling scalable growth, and driving operational excellence. You’ll define the future-state architecture, lead cross-functional alignment, and personally (re)build the integrations that bring it to life—across platforms including NetSuite ERP, OneStream CPM, Salesforce CRM, and Luminance CLM to name a few.

This individual will be part of a team that bridges the gap between the business teams, vendors, technology partners, and internal IT teams to operate and maintain key integration platforms. This is not just another IT role—it’s a chance to shape the backbone of our enterprise integrations and unlock the next wave of digital transformation. You’ll be empowered to lead, build, and innovate in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a blend of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and cross-functional leadership. You’re a systems thinker who can architect scalable solutions while navigating ambiguity with confidence. You excel at translating business needs into actionable integration strategies, and you’re comfortable managing vendors, leading cross-functional teams, and driving enterprise-wide initiatives. Your toolkit includes strong knowledge of integration platforms and methodologies, a strong command of release and compliance processes, and the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. You’re proactive, collaborative, and relentlessly focused on delivering value through innovation and operational excellence.

What you’ll be working on

Enterprise Integration Strategy

• Assess current-state integration landscape and define a future-state vision aligned with business goals
• (Re)Architect and implement a scalable integration strategy across NetSuite ERP, OneStream CPM, Salesforce CRM, Luminance CLM, and other potential future-state enterprise platforms (DAM, RMS, DRM)
• Own the integration roadmap and delivery plan, balancing strategic priorities with tactical execution
• Establish governance standards for integration development, security, testing, deployment, and operations
• Monitor and optimize integration performance, reliability, and scalability

Enterprise Integration Delivery

• Lead cross-functional workshops to gather requirements and drive alignment across IT, business systems, and external partners
• Design and build APIs, microservices, SFTP, and flat file integrations to support business-critical workflows
• Collaborate with external vendors to ensure high-quality, secure, and performant integrations
• Monitor and optimize integration performance, reliability, and scalability

Vendor Management

• Act as point of contact for all production issues or new requests related to enterprise integrations, working with business stakeholders to identify priority, collaborating with the IT Application Manager(s), and with vendors to triage, analyze and solution to closure
• Manage the contractual obligations with vendors regarding integrations, including SLAs, licenses, upgrades, maintenance, defects, and enhancements of integrations; may require review and management of Statements of Work (SOW) for new/existing agreements with vendors
• Manage contractual production defect remediation SLAs regarding integrations with vendor solution providers by collecting and managing data metrics, communicating faults, and ensuring credits are provided, where applicable
• Manage internal and external teams regarding integrations to ensure successful delivery of key initiatives, upgrades, replacements, and retirement

Release and Compliance Management

• Oversee all release management tasks, including working with vendor and business users to plan, test and deploy all integration releases, while driving, managing, and implementing essential methods using test environments, generating test data libraries, managing non-production defect remediation, defining and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensuring completion of all SOX and/or internal audit required documentation
• Maintain audit documentation and comply with all internal and external audit requirements for integrations and change management
• Foster collaboration among cross-functional partners to keep them informed of related projects and other cross-functional integration requests
• Ensure that business decisions and processes made are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley

Must Haves:

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise IT, with deep expertise in systems integration and architecture
• Proven ability to design and build APIs, microservices, and file-based integrations (SFTP, flat files)
• Hands-on experience integrating NetSuite ERP, OneStream CPM, Salesforce CRM, and Luminance CLM (or similar ERP, CPM, CRM, CLM solutions)
• Strong understanding of middleware platforms, cloud-native architectures, and integration best practices
• Experience with tools such as MuleSoft, Boomi, Azure Integration Services, or similar
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity through structured planning and execution
• Experience in consumer products, licensing, or media ecosystems is a plus
• Experience installing and leading the adoption of best practice processes, methods, and technologies
• Distinctive people skills with a proven track record of influencing, driving change, and stakeholder management, with a bias for excellent customer service
• Superior problem-solving skills, in both ambiguous and tactical situations, and a bias for action
• Strong organization skills with ability to organize others around you
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform in a dynamic environment, and comfort working in ambiguity
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and expert meeting planning and facilitation skills
• Ability to provide on-call support, as needed (i.e., critical production incident, planned production release) which could be during non-standard business hours such as weekend, evening, or support of global users (i.e., UK)

Primary Location Salary Range:

$150,000 - $175,000

What You'll Do

Authentic Brands Group is seeking an experienced Sr Manager, Store Design to join our dynamic team at our Shanghai office. As a Sr Manager, Store Design, you will play a vital role in designing and executing exceptional retail spaces that align with the unique brand experiences of our various properties, including Ted Baker stores and other brands within the Authentic portfolio. We are looking for a talented and innovative individual with a passion for creating immersive retail environments that captivate and engage customers. This position requires a seasoned professional with demonstrated expertise in store design and brand experience.

What You'll Be Working On

• Store Design Conceptualization: Partner with the Sr. Director of Store Design and Creative Services to develop innovative and on-brand retail store concepts and standards that align with each brand's identity and values.
• Retail Space Planning: Design, produce, and review comprehensive store layouts for our extensive brand portfolio and global partners. Design, evolve, and maintain global design guidelines for varied channels and market distribution.
• Interior Design: Select and source appropriate materials, fixtures, furnishings, and decor elements that enhance the overall aesthetics and ambiance of each retail location and office.
• 3D Visualizations: Develop detailed 3D renderings and visualizations to effectively communicate design concepts to stakeholders, ensuring a unified vision for each project.
• Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end store design process, from concept to completion, while adhering to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including visual merchandising, brand management, marketing, and operations, to ensure that the store design aligns with broader business objectives and enhances the overall customer experience.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in store design and customer experience to continually innovate and elevate our retail spaces.
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of store projects.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure all store designs comply with local building codes, accessibility requirements, and safety standards.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in store design, retail space planning, and brand experience.
• Strong proficiency in 2D and 3D design software, such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated portfolio of successful retail store design projects with an emphasis on creating immersive and compelling customer experiences.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts effectively to stakeholders and team members.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction processes and industry standards for retail store builds.
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices and materials is a plus.
• A passion for consumer brands, fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment is highly desirable.

What You'll Do

Authentic Brands Group is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform. Headquartered at our Marble Arch office in the heart of London, our European Lifestyle Brand team oversees the strategic evolution of a portfolio that defines modern heritage and contemporary fashion.

This Summer, we are seeking a Brand Strategy & Creative Excellence Intern to join our London-based Lifestyle Brand Team. This role is designed for a high-potential individual who possesses the rare blend of analytical rigor and creative intuition. You will be immersed in the discipline of global brand building, learning how to protect the British heritage of Hunter and Ted Baker while driving the cultural relevance of global icons like Juicy Couture and Sperry.

What You'll Be Working On

Strategic Brand Building & Analysis

• Brand Identity Audits: Conduct comprehensive UK and EMEA market research to identify growth opportunities and white-space for the Lifestyle portfolio.

• Consumer Insights: Transform cultural trends and retail data into actionable insights, helping the team define "what is next" for the heritage-led narratives of Dockers and Nautica.

• Brand Strategy Decks: Assist in the creation of high-level strategic decks used to align global partners on brand vision, positioning and long-term objectives.

Creative Narrative & Visual Presentation

• Visual Storytelling: Support the Brand team in developing brand books and visual frameworks that define the brand aesthetic for brands such as Nine West and Nautica.

• The Creative Edit: Help manage and curate brand assets to ensure all global touchpoints maintain a consistent, premium and elevated brand voice.

• Design Presentation: Contribute to the design and layout of internal brand presentations, ensuring they meet the sophisticated visual standards of fashion leading brands.

Operational Excellence & Brand Days

• London Brand Days: Play a pivotal role in the planning and execution of Brand Days hosted at our Marble Arch office- summits where we redefine brand DNA and strategy for our regional stakeholders.

• Brand Day Synergy: Collaborate across the London-based marketing and business development teams to ensure a cohesive 360-degree brand experience across the UK and Europe.

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled university student
• Available to work up to 20 hours per week
• Able to work onsite in our London office
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
• Detail oriented
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite
• Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks
• Proficient in Keynote, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign/Photoshop). You take pride in the polish and aesthetic layout of your work.
• A deep interest in the London and global/regional fashion landscape. You understand the unique DNA of each brand in the portfolio- from the coastal heritage of Sperry to the playful glamor of Juicy Couture.

What You’ll Do

The Brand Management - (Lifestyle Sport) EMEA Summer (June - September) Intern will acquire hands-on experience in the world of Brand Management. The Brand Management - Lifestyle EMEA team drives the success of Authentic’s world-renowned business across all of the brands in the lifestyle portfolio. As an intern on our team, you’ll learn the ins, outs, and nuts and bolts of what it takes to ensure continued organic growth and viability in the global market across all channels through strategic licensing programs and retail distribution.

What you’ll be working on

• Royalty Reports collection management
• Learning contract terms & agreement process 
• Collaborations and brand pitches
• Contract amendments and compliance
• Support brand strategy execution
• Partner communication (emails/calls)
• Support photo shoots operations

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate university student
• Available to work up to 20 hours per week
• Able to work onsite in our London office
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
• Detail oriented
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite
• Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks

What You’ll Do

The Business Development - Entertainment EMEA Summer (June - September) Intern will be trained in the nuts and bolts of the brand licensing business. You'll be mentored by experienced internal leaders who will advise and help you succeed and develop exceptional business acumen. You will be trained and assist in generating new business by identifying and qualifying leads to join Authentic's global network of licensing partners in the wholesale, retail, and online marketplace sectors. From identifying target licensing partners and executing top-notch qualification tactics, you will gain 360-degree knowledge of expanding Authentic's partnership universe. 

What you’ll be working on

• Research on focus areas and companies for key growth for the Business Development team
• Outline new potential opportunities for Authentic Entertainment Properties 
• Support the team with meetings, presentation materials, notes on calls, etc.
• Learn various ways to structure deals when it comes to entertainment properties (Licensing Deals, Endorsements, Appearances, etc.)
• Learn how to craft professional emails and responses
• Learn how to work with senior executives in a high-net worth company
• Build a personal and professional network 

Must Haves

• Able to work up to 20 hours per week
• Able to work onsite in our London office
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
• Detail oriented
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite
• Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks

What You’ll Do

The Business Development - Lifestyle EMEA Summer Intern (June - September) will be trained in the nuts and bolts of the brand licensing business. You'll be mentored by experienced internal leaders who will advise and help you succeed and develop exceptional business acumen. You will be trained and assist in generating new business by identifying and qualifying leads to join Authentic's global network of licensing partners in the wholesale, retail, and online marketplace sectors. From identifying target licensing partners and executing top-notch qualification tactics, you will gain 360-degree knowledge of expanding Authentic's partnership universe across our Lifestyle brands.

 What you’ll be working on

• Research on focus areas and companies for key growth for the Business Development team
• Outline new potential opportunities for Authentic Lifestyle brands 
• Support the team with meetings, presentation materials, notes on calls, etc.
• Learn various ways to structure deals when it comes to Lifestyle brands
• Learn how to craft professional emails and responses
• Learn how to work with senior executives in a high-net worth company
• Build a personal and professional network 

Must Haves

• Able to work up to 20 hours per week
• Able to work onsite in our London office
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
• Detail oriented
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite
• Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks

What You’ll Do

The Summer Intern - Integrated Marketing, Lifestyle Intern EMEAI (June - September) will support regional brand marketing efforts for key brands. Reporting to the Manager, Influencer Marketing you’ll collaborate with peer groups across functions including Brand, Business Development, Creative, Social Media, Talent/Influencer Stores, and PR to support on the execution of 360-degree, integrated marketing activity.  You’ll also work directly with global licensing partners.

What you’ll be working on

• Support the implementation of 360-degree brand marketing, digital/social, and retail initiatives that drive brand awareness and license partner sales (including campaign activations, creative asset development, public relations, and digital components)
• Participate in planning for all brand partners in EMEAI
• Build weekly /bi-weekly reporting related to EMEAI brand performance and opportunities.
• Support on the local execution of influencer and content marketing campaigns to promote across platforms
• Manage product need requests for campaigns and influencer seeding for partners within region

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled university student
• Available to work up to 20 hours per week
• Able to work onsite in our London office
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
• Detail oriented
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite
• Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks

What you’ll do

The Summer (May–July) Marketing & Communications internship offers an opportunity for students with a strong interest in sport, lifestyle, and entertainment communications to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced, global environment.

Working alongside industry professionals during a key period for the business, including the FIFA World Cup, the internship provides exposure across communications, social media, PR, and content operations. It is designed to build practical skills in analytics, creative development, and digital content management.

What you’ll be working on

• Social media analytics, monitoring, and reporting
• Content management and asset support
• Creative research and mood board development to support campaign planning
• Research to inform content and communications strategy
• Press office coordination and administrative support
• Support with logistics, including coordinating deliveries, press gifting, and seeding activities

Must Haves

• Undergraduate/graduate student
• Able to work up to 20 hours per week
• Able to work onsite in our London office (Marble Arch)
• Major in journalism, communications, public relations, creative, graphic/digital, social media marketing or digital media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• MS Outlook, Word, PPT, Excel proficiency.
• Analytical thinker who is self-motivated and able to multi-task.
• Collaborative proactive and able to thrive in a high-paced environment.
• High standards for attention to detail ensuring the highest quality of work.
• Creative individuals who have their finger on the pulse in culture. 
• Good knowledge of the sports industry, particularly football, is advantageous.

What You’ll Do

The Summer Visual Merchandise Intern (June-September), will acquire hands-on experience in bringing a brand to life. The Visual and Creative Services team defines, designs and implements creative visual merchandising strategies that elevate the overall brand image and tell compelling stories. Reporting directly to the Brand Experience Manager based in London, the Visual Merchandising Intern is a highly creative person who has a strong, clean design aesthetic.

What you’ll be working on

• Showroom setup, maintenance and derig
• Mannequin styling
• Sample and prop management
• Creation of visual standard manuals and directives
• Develop style, project management, procurement and visual merchandise techniques 

Must Haves

• Experience with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator (Sketch Up is a plus)
• Basic knowledge of layouts, typography, line composition, colour, and other graphic design fundamentals
• Available to work 20 hours per week
• Able to work onsite in our London office
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
• Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
• Detail oriented
• A passionate following of latest design trends, technology, and social media

What You’ll Do

As SVP, Head of Japan & South Korea, you’ll be leading the Authentic Brands Group’s expansion efforts in the region. In this critical role, you’ll work with corporate leadership to execute a strategy focused on increasing Authentic’s brand presence in these territories. We’re seeking a driven leader with extensive knowledge of brand licensing who has a strong network of contacts in the licensing and retail sectors to join our team.

The SVP, Head of Japan & South Korea will have overall P&L responsibility for the region, including annual business development goals, current licensee royalty streams, execution of marketing initiatives, and managing administrative costs.

What You’ll Be Working On

Develop and lead Authentic’s Japan and South Korea strategy

• Manage the strategy and execution of a multi-billion-dollar business including planning, revenue forecasting, and business analysis to inform go-forward plans for growth and efficiency
• Work collaboratively with Authentic’s corporate international leadership team to develop and execute the strategy for expansion in the region
• Develop and implement business plans to ramp up business development and awareness of the company’s brand portfolio
• Position Authentic’s brands competitively; monitor competitor product efforts, site changes, and industry trends; work proactively to sustain the strength of brands and products
• Work collaboratively with licensees to develop and execute critical action plans including product initiatives, wholesale and retail distribution efforts, and digital and social media marketing
• Manage the strategy and execution of a multi-billion-dollar business, including planning, forecasting, and analysis of results to define go-forward strategies for growth and efficiency to increase online sales and optimize the customer experience.

Lead Japan & South Korea business development

• Formulate a development strategy that generates new business pipeline; incorporate regional and categorical nuances into the sales strategy
• Source and recruit a business development team that prospects, qualifies, and closes new licensing and direct-to-retail deals
• Take a hands-on approach to business development; work closely with the business development team to drive sales activity and close deals
• Leverage your network of contacts to schedule discussions and meetings with target licensing and retail prospects

Establish, manage, and optimize a high-performing team

• Serve as leader of the Japan and South Korea team
• In partnership with Authentic Corporate, source, recruit and select top talent for the team
• Mentor and lead the team; plan and execute talent retention strategies
• Coordinate for the delivery of training, career and talent development that retains talent and strengthens the business
• Observe team performance and provide regular feedback and coaching to help team members maximize their contributions.

Oversee brand and marketing management

• Own partner licensee relationships: Train, develop and ensure licensees are adhering to the standards of their agreements
• Coordinate and align brand marketing between Authentic and licensees guaranteeing the most up-to-date brand information is conveyed to and adopted by the licensee
• Monitor licensee performance and proactively troubleshoot and correct challenges relating to key contractual and operational issues
• Manage daily operations of Japan and South Korea
• Support accounts receivable and collections activity
• Manage and monitor office business expense to budget; proactively adjust the budget to achieve P&L goals
• Lead and facilitate productive communications between the regional team and Authentic
• corporate office; ensure that local employees are informed and aware of corporate initiatives and directions related to their job responsibilities
• Establish a formal framework for the timely and transparent reporting of business matters to the Authentic corporate team

Must Haves

• Have 15+ or more years’ brand development and licensing experience in fashion, retail or celebrity, and entertainment
• Be a driven self-starter with executive-level leadership qualities
• Have extensive hands-on experience leading all aspects of a business operation including business development and sales, brand management and marketing, and P&L management
• Be a decisive problem solver with the ability to assess situations quickly, consider options, and choose a path forward
• Have experience working independently and exhibit excellent communication skills
• Understand the mechanics of the licensing business model
• Possess an extensive network of contacts in the licensing and retail sectors in the Japan and South Korea region
• Have a deep understanding of the market and consumers in the Japan and South Korea region
• Have earned a bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred

• Planning, development and execution of Authentic’s global newsletter program, including editorial planning, content sourcing, writing, production, distribution and performance tracking
• Source content from internal teams (Brand, Business Development, Marketing, People & Culture) and translate into cohesive, audience-ready storytelling
• Manage weekly updates to stats and content, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all channels
• Package newsletter content for adaptation across international markets (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese) in partnership with regional teams
• Oversee the publishing and maintenance of Authentic’s newsroom, including press releases and SEO-driven blog content
• Manage and evolve templates and content frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability across newsletters, newsroom and social
• Draft calendars and content for corporate social media channels (LinkedIn and Instagram), including content creation, publishing, real-time responsiveness and performance tracking
• Maintain editorial calendars and ensure timely execution across weekly and monthly deliverables
• Track and analyze performance metrics (open rates, engagement, growth) and apply insights to continuously optimize content

• 5–8 years of experience in content, communications, digital marketing or a related field
• Strong editorial and writing skills with a modern, digital-first voice
• Hands-on experience managing email/newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or similar)
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., Squarespace) and newsroom or blog publishing
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and content optimization
• Experience managing social media platforms and analytics (LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics and optimize accordingly
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Primary Location Salary Range: 

$100,000 - $110,000 

What You’ll Do

As the Vice President of Marketing for LATAM, you will lead the strategic vision and execution of marketing initiatives across the region, driving growth and cultural relevance for Authentic’s portfolio of lifestyle brands. You will develop and activate integrated marketing strategies that strengthen brand equity, build meaningful consumer connections, and deliver measurable business impact.  Partnering closely with global brand teams, licensees, and regional stakeholders, you will bring the brands to life through omnichannel campaigns, influencer and media partnerships, and localized storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences.  This role requires a dynamic, data-driven leader who can balance creative innovation with commercial acumen to deliver breakthrough results across Latin America.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Build integrated, omnichannel marketing programs that generate effective outcomes across traditional, digital, and social media platforms.
• Drive brand narrative campaigns, influencer marketing, content creation, and partnerships that strengthen brand equity and relevance.
• Secure promotional partnerships and introduce Authentic’s lifestyle brands to broader and more diverse audiences throughout the region.
• Increase consumer awareness and engagement, fostering strong brand loyalty and a sustainable fan base.
• Lead the development and execution of brand marketing strategies aligned with overall brand goals and financial performance targets.
• Oversee the direction, implementation, and performance of brand and marketing initiatives supporting each brand’s long-term vision and business objectives.
• Lead brand meetings with internal teams and key licensees to create joint activation plans with clear deliverables, timelines, and accountability metrics.
• Participate in strategic brand planning, including consumer segmentation, audience targeting, market tiering, and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure consistent brand messaging and creative execution across all consumer touchpoints and communication channels.
• Drive partner excellence, fostering collaboration and providing best-in-class marketing to support licensees, distributors, and retail partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Business Development and Brand Management to align marketing strategies with licensing, retail, and commercial growth goals.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, ideally in lifestyle, fashion, sports, or entertainment industries.
• Deep understanding of the LATAM consumer landscape, cultural nuances, and market dynamics.
• Demonstrated success in integrated campaign development, brand storytelling, and digital-first marketing.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally as needed.

Who We Are:

Authentic is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform.  Authentic elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. We are a Lifestyle and Entertainment platform comprising value-driving business models and global brands.  Authentic creates sustainable revenue streams through brand development, strategic partnerships and digital innovation.

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.

Overview:

The Vice President (VP) of Tax is a senior leadership position responsible for supporting the EVP of Tax in the oversight and execution of the company’s global tax compliance, financial tax reporting (provision), and transactional tax support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This role requires deep technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience managing complex tax cycles and co-sourcing relationships.

Responsibilities:

Tax Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions:

• Due Diligence: Work closely with the M&A team and external advisors to perform tax due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Structuring: Assist the EVP in analyzing and recommending tax-efficient structuring for proposed transactions, including familiarity with Subchapter K (partnership tax).
• Integration: Lead the tax integration of acquired entities, ensuring alignment of tax policies, systems, and compliance requirements.

Tax Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all federal, state and foreign tax compliance which includes a complex partnership structure and several C Corporations working closely with our co-sourcing partner. 
• Lead the coordination of audits and notices resulting from such filings globally. 
• Work closely with the advisors of our Shareholders to understand their needs related to tax compliance reporting and ensure timely communication.

Tax Provision:

• Oversee the preparation of the US Income Tax Provision under ASC 740 working closely with the Corporate Controller.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks, ensuring the company has appropriate risk management strategies in place.
• Work with the Company’s auditor to respond to their questions and documentation requirements in a timely fashion. 

Tax Planning:

• Assist the EVP of Tax on the Company’s efforts in tax planning including identifying strategic opportunities related to transactions, credit and incentives, methods of accounting, and other tax planning opportunities. 
• Work with our co-sourcing partners to understand legislative changes globally that might impact the company and model their impact so that the Company can respond in the most tax efficient manner.

IPO Readiness

• Assist in preparing the tax function for eventual public company reporting requirements and SEC filings.
• Implement and monitor controls in preparation for IPO and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Support preparation of tax-related disclosures and serve as liaison to auditors and advisors for IPO- related matters.
• Ensure tax strategy aligns with expectations for a public company, including risk management and forward-looking planning.
• Prepare the tax team for increased reporting, compliance, and documentation requirements associated with going public.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Team Development: Help mentor and develop the in-house tax team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• External Relationships: Manage and evaluate the performance of external tax advisors, co-sourcing partners, and third-party service providers.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant field, holds CPA certification.
• Minimum 10 years industry experience in tax.
• Strong technical tax skills in mergers and acquisitions.
• Significant technical tax skills in Subchapter K.
• Always displays the highest levels of professional integrity, honesty, and personal credibility.
• Strategic thinker – forward looking and able to balance delivery today with longer term goals.
• High-energy, creative, and resourceful self-starter who demonstrates leadership skills and instincts.
• Team player, receptive to ideas. Shares information and keeps key stakeholders informed.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to communicate complex matters in non-technical terms, gaining a reputation for being a trusted internal expert.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with ASC 740 or overseeing the tax provision for a company.
• Up C or public company experience.
• Big 4 Experience preferable.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$230,000 - $250,000

What You’ll Do

As the VP, Brand Management – Reebok APAC, you will play a pivotal role in the regional integration of the Reebok brand into the Authentic Brands portfolio. This critical position requires close collaboration with the EVP – Global Reebok, regional leaders, and corporate teams to execute and continuously refine strategies that leverage Reebok’s heritage and prestige to drive brand growth and sales.

We are looking for a visionary leader with deep expertise in footwear, brand licensing, retail, and eCommerce, complemented by a robust network within the licensing and retail sectors.

In this role, you will hold ultimate accountability for the brand’s performance and spearhead new business development initiatives across the region.

What You’ll Be Working On

Develop and lead Authentic’s territory strategy

• Manage the strategy and execution of a multi-million-dollar business, including planning, revenue forecasting, and business analysis to inform go-forward plans for growth and efficiency
• Work collaboratively with Authentic’s corporate international leadership team to develop and execute the strategy for expansion in the region
• Develop and implement business plans to ramp up business development and awareness of the company’s brand portfolio
• Position the brands competitively; monitor competitor product efforts, site changes, and industry trends; work proactively to sustain the strength of brands and products
• Work collaboratively with licensees to develop and execute critical action plans, including product initiatives, wholesale and retail distribution efforts, and digital and social media marketing
• Manage the strategy and execution of a multi-million-dollar business, including planning, forecasting, and analyzing results to define a go-forward plan for growth and efficiency to increase online sales and optimize the customer experience

Lead territory business development

• Formulate a development strategy that generates a new business pipeline; incorporate regional and categorical nuances into the sales strategy
• Take a hands-on approach to business development; work closely with the business development team to drive sales activity and close deals
• Leverage your network of contacts to schedule discussions and meetings with target licensing and retail prospects

Oversee brand and marketing management

• Own partner licensee relationships: Train, develop, and ensure licensees are adhering to the standards of their agreements
• Coordinate and align brand marketing between Authentic and licensees, guaranteeing the most up-to-date brand information is conveyed to and adopted by the licensee
• Monitor licensee performance and proactively troubleshoot and correct challenges relating to key contractual and operational issues
• Support accounts receivable and collections activity
• Lead and facilitate productive communications between the territory and Authentic corporate office; ensure that local employees are informed and aware of corporate initiatives and directions related to their job responsibilities
• Establish a formal framework for the timely and transparent reporting of business matters to the Authentic corporate team

Must Haves:

• Have 15 or more years’ experience in the sporting goods or associated industry, with an emphasis on brand monetization and development
• Be a driven self-starter with executive-level leadership qualities
• Have extensive hands-on experience leading all aspects of a business operation, including business development and sales, brand management, and marketing
• Be a decisive problem solver with the ability to assess situations quickly, consider options, and choose a path forward
• Have experience working independently and exhibit excellent communication skills
• Understand the mechanics of the licensing business model
• Possess an extensive network of contacts in the licensing and retail sectors in the assigned territory
• Have a deep understanding of the market and consumer in the assigned territory
• Have earned a bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred