Licensing and Branding Specialist (Direct-to-Retail) (Hybrid)

Compensation Range: $30 - 45 per hour Location: Framingham, Massachusetts Job Type: Contract Compensation Range: $30 - 45 per hour A global retail leader is seeking a confident, data-savvy Licensing & Branding Specialist to join an expanding team supporting global product development and merchandising. Acting as the critical liaison between the organization and 100+ licensed brand partners, you will oversee brand compliance, manage product/packaging approval workflows, track purchase orders, and analyze contract data to ensure adherence to Direct-to-Retail (DTR) license agreements. Responsibilities Brand Ownership & Approvals: Manage internal and external product approval forms and packaging assets via Airtable, ensuring all product development creations meet strict brand standards and "Brand DNA" prior to licensor submission. Compliance & PO Data Validation: Audit weekly Purchase Order (PO) data across all divisions, manually tracking exception cases and resolving inquiries to guarantee full compliance with contract terms. Licensor Relationship Management: Serve as the daily point of contact for licensors, managing category requests, onboarding new brand agreements, and organizing brand assets (trend books, inspiration, prints). Reporting & Royalty Processing: Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for internal finance, PD, and merchandising leadership using Excel (Pivot Tables) and Power BI; prepare and submit monthly/quarterly royalty payments for approval. Contract Administration: Utilize Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms like Eversort and SharePoint to review existing licensing terms, interpret contract language, and make recommendations to management. Stakeholder Presentations & Training: Partner with team leadership to deliver training initiatives and present brand guidelines/updates to internal merchants, buying offices, and external stakeholders. Qualifications Experience: Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in brand licensing, retail brand management, or IP compliance-agency backgrounds or experience supporting major consumer brands/retailers (e.g., Hasbro, BJ's, CVS, Wayfair) are highly preferred. Licensing Knowledge: Deep understanding of Direct-to-Retail (DTR) relationships, licensing contracts, and brand approval workflows. Data & Technical Stack: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, data interpretation); hands-on experience with Airtable, SharePoint, and Power BI is required. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cella