Title: Sample Coordinator

　　From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.

　　WHAT YOU’LL DO:

　　Coordination and assistance of all related functions within the Merchandising and Design department primarily focused, but not limited to samples (ordering, systems, tracking, and organizing), support with day-to-day merchandise tools and systems, catalog development, interdepartmental and international communication for samples, all photo-shoot duties, and meeting preparation.

　　Samples:

　　Own logistics for all North America samples

　　Build and maintain seasonal buy plan and distribute to vendors

　　Manage samples quantity coordination with cross functional teams: sales management, reps, ecommerce, marketing, and catalog

　　Support in keeping all sampling information updated in PLM and FC

　　Weekly checking of PLM sample tracking reports & responsible for ensuring on time delivery of samples with vendors and sample warehouse

　　Work closely communicating with vendors on sample status and relaying sample progress/updates on delays to merchandisers

　　Support sample integration tasks in PLM and FC

　　Own organizing NA & global samples in preparation for key milestone meetings

　　Manage rep memo. Compile all information and send out to sales force

　　Responsible for writing sample purchase orders to vendor

　　Catalog:

　　Communicate updates, changes and progress to the catalog team

　　Assist in coordination and logistics of photo-shoot planning

　　Photo Shoots:

　　Point person for all activities, duties, preparation, and logistics with photo shoots

　　Manage samples and setup of product shoots for catalog and ecommerce

　　Manage samples and assist with lifestyle photo shoots

　　Color Management:

　　Responsible for organization and ordering of color pantones each season

　　Responsible for global seasonal color library set up in PLM

　　Create seasonal color cards for the design team

　　Additional Duties:

　　Support managing assortment accuracy tasks in PLM

　　Assist where needed across the Merchandising and Design department

　　Manage assigned intern(s) each season to assist you and M&D department

　　Other duties as assigned

　　WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

　　One-year relative work experience

　　Ability to travel domestically and internationally

　　Intermediate ability with Mac OS

　　Intermediate ability with Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop

　　Advanced ability with Word, Excel, Outlook

　　Beginner – Intermediate ability with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

　　This position requires full time hours from our Costa Mesa location

　　LIBERATED PERKS:

　　Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe

　　Discounts on Liberated Merch

　　Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)

　　401k with employer match (based on eligibility)

　　Surf and Snow Team Building Days

　　Summer Half Day Fridays

　　Paid Time Off

　　Referral Program

　　Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $20.00 - $24.00. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or [email protected].