Hot Topic & BoxLunch

Licensing Coordinator at Hot Topic & BoxLunch (City of Industry, CA)

Hot Topic & BoxLunch· City of Industry, CA· $20–$21/hr·

Role details

Salary
$20–$21/hr
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Do you love Pop Culture? Are you organized, passionate, and detail oriented? Then we invite you to join our Licensing Team here at Hot Topic as a Licensing Coordinator. Our Licensing Coordinators will work alongside our Licensing Specialist and support the Hot Topic Licensing team. This role offers administrative support to the in-house licensing team as well as communicates and follows up with internal teams and external licensing partners.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule and will require to work from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA 3 days a week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Oversee all aspects of the licensed product process from concept to distribution for multiple licenses
  • Photograph and ship samples
  • Track compliance and adherence to all contractual requirements with the Licensing Specialist
  • Monitor contract status from negotiation through execution
  • Coordinate and maintain accuracy of product tracking sheets, licensor submission portals, royalty reports, sales reports and SKU set up
  • Main contact for internal communication regarding contractual rights and obligations
  • Attend internal and external meetings, and respond to follow ups as needed
  • Serve as the point person for licensor requests, and work closely to communicate key issues and resolve potential issues
  • Performs other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience
  • Licensing understanding a plus
  • Heavy data entry familiarity
  • Must have strong attention to detail for compliance and audit purposes
  • High level of organization and ability to manage multiple projects with various deadlines
  • Excellent time management skills to help successfully prioritize and complete projects on time
  • Strong follow-through
  • Proven communication skills; must be articulate and professional both in written and verbal forms
  • Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
  • Regularly required to sit, stand
  • Occasionally will lift/move samples up to 10 pounds.

Why work at Hot Topic & BoxLunch

  • Culture: Inclusive, collaborative, and authentic environment where employees are encouraged to “be who you are and love what you do.” The company values creativity and innovation.
  • Work Policy: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work. Typical time on-site is flexible.
  • Perks & Benefits: Performance bonuses, family medical leave, job training and talent development programs. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
  • Career Growth: Opportunities across retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate HQ. Strong internal mobility, with many employees moving between brands (e.g., talent from GameStop, Target, Vans).
  • Community Impact: Employees take pride in giving back through partnerships with Feeding America, Mental Health America, and other nonprofits.

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