Brand Management

Work directly with licensees, artists, and internal teams to manage the full product approval lifecycle, provide creative design solutions, and support brand and partnership development efforts.

WHO WE ARE

Artestar is a global licensing agency and creative consultancy representing high-profile artists, photographers, designers, and cultural visionaries. We connect brands with visual artists—curating and managing some of the world's most recognizable creative collaborations.

Based in New York, Artestar works across North America, Europe, and Asia, with affiliate offices in China, South Korea, Japan, Italy, France, Germany, Sweden, Turkey, Brazil, Argentina, Israel, and Australia.

WHY ARTESTAR

This role places you at the intersection of art, culture, and commerce in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. If you're hungry to learn, eager to take ownership, and excited to influence what the future of artist-driven collaborations looks like, this is the place.

We challenge perspectives, push creative boundaries, and foster an inclusive workplace where curiosity, rigor, and ambition drive meaningful work. You'll be part of a team redefining how global brands engage with iconic and emerging artists.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Core Responsibilities

Product Development & Approval Management

• Own the full lifecycle of the product approval process for all assigned artist and brand programs.
• Oversee the direction, implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of product licensing workflows.
• Onboard new and existing licensees onto the Artestar product approval portal.
• Lead in-person or virtual kick-off calls to align on creative direction, timelines, standards, and deliverables.
• Ensure licensees receive complete and accurate guidelines, artwork, usage rules, and creative reference materials.
• Partner closely with the Business Operations Assistant to manage approval samples, maintain the image archive, coordinate artist feedback, and track submission rounds.
• Conduct QA checks across all product submissions to confirm accuracy of artwork usage, branding, credits, and construction details.
• Support departmental growth initiatives, including workflow optimization and improvements to internal software tools.

Design & Creative Development

• Create sketches, CADs, mock-ups, visual layouts, and other design assets to refine product concepts and ensure alignment with artist guidelines.
• Adapt and refine artwork files by generating colorways, patterns, icons, layouts, and supporting graphic elements.
• Maintain accurate records of newly created or modified artwork and coordinate archiving with Business Operations.
• Serve as a creative liaison among artists, licensees, and internal teams, bringing strong aesthetic judgment and problem-solving skills.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Development and Marketing teams from initial concept through launch.
• Support the sales team with visuals, mock-ups, line sheets, and presentation materials for pitches and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure all product images and marketing assets accurately reflect approved designs.
• Participate in brand strategy discussions, exploring category expansion, trend opportunities, and collaboration prospects.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Product Development, Industrial Design, or a related discipline preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in product development, creative licensing, or design.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop are
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• Strong understanding of design/development processes, materials, and construction details.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines and partners concurrently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a team player with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.

The position is full-time, including 4 days a week in our NYC office.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please send a resume AND cover letter along with a brief sample of your creative work (one-sheeter, PDF, or portfolio link) to
  
• Include " Brand Management & Artist Relations — Senior Coordinator " in the subject line.
• Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
• No phone calls, please.