Licensing Coordinator

Consumer Products Licensing Approvals Coordinator Job Summary VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime, is looking for a CPG Licensing Approvals Coordinator to join our CPG Licensing & Promotions team. The Consumer Products Licensing Approvals Coordinator will facilitate the Product Development life cycle between licensors and licensees. Highly process and schedule-oriented, this position manages the submission, review, and approvals of hardlines & softlines product, packaging, and marketing materials for the outbound licensing team. The ideal candidate must be able to speak, read, and write professionally in both English and Japanese to communicate effectively with internal staff and Japanese companies. What you’ll do Coordinate merchandise licensing design, specification, and concept approval process and support licensor and licensee relationships Handle regular communication between licensor and licensee on brand specifications and style guidelines Build and maintain favorable working relationships with rights holders, partners, and licensees’ other internal departments Work closely with various internal teams to support marketing and design to promote VIZ’s properties Monitor approval status to meet marketing/production schedules Assist with development of brand presentation materials as needed to inform licensors of key initiatives and secure approvals Assist with administrative duties including shipping/mailing, digital/physical filing, contact management Participate in internal and external partner meetings to present updates, lead kickoff calls, and conduct development/check‑in calls Provide guidance to CP team on asset direction and needs to inform future strategic planning Assist in Japanese interpretation and translation as it pertains to Consumer Products licensing Represent the company at various events and meetings, including traveling to licensing and sales trade shows In addition to these responsibilities, perform other activities as assigned. The ideal candidate has Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in product development, manufacturing, licensing/consumer products, design, customer service, or administration in a media/entertainment company Knowledge of consumer products/entertainment such as anime, manga, and related merchandise and exposure to entertainment media (comics, anime, video games) Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) Fluent reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in Japanese, including strong interpretation skills from Japanese to English and English to Japanese Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position Additional preferred experience Previous experience with marketing and licensing a PLUS Drawing/illustration/fine art skills Location The CPG Licensing Approvals Coordinator must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area. VIZ Media operates on a hybrid schedule with 2 days of work onsite at our downtown San Francisco office each week. Schedule This is a regular full‑time position (40 hours per week) with core hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with flexibility outside of core hours. Compensation $65,000 ‑ $75,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation. Benefits Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan – including employer matching Flexible Spending – health and dependent care Commuter stipend for in‑office work Life Insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD Legal & ID Theft insurance Group Pet insurance rates Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time – plus your birthday is a holiday! Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement Full‑time casual dress Content Warning As part of a multi‑media entertainment company, employees may be subjected to work‑related content such as sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Applicants should be willing to work with this type of content. Equal Opportunity Employer VIZ Media is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr