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<div><p>AXS connects fans with the artists and teams they love. Each year we sell millions of tickets to thousands of incredible events &ndash; from concerts and festivals to sports and theater &ndash; at some of the most iconic venues in the world. Since our founding in 2011, we've consistently pushed the industry forward and improved experiences for fans, making it easier than ever to discover events, find the perfect seats, and enjoy unforgettable live entertainment, and we continue to lead the evolution of our industry today.</p>
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We're passionate about improving the fan experience and providing game-changing solutions for our clients, and we're always looking for smart, motivated people to help make it happen. Bring your enthusiasm, your big ideas, and your desire to team up with some of the best and brightest in technology and entertainment.</p><br>
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The Role</b><br>
AXS is seeking a Lead Brand Design Manager to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you will lead brand design efforts from early concept through final execution with minimal oversight. You'll be responsible for maintaining and evolving our brand guidelines, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring consistent visual communication across all touchpoints. You'll also collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to produce creative solutions that align with core business goals.</p><br>
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What Will You Do?</b></p>
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<li>Lead, create, develop, and maintain the AXS Brand Guide, iterating frequently to keep it current and refreshed.</li>
<li>Manage and execute brand design projects from concept through completion with minimal guidance.</li>
<li>Guide and mentor junior and mid-level designers, offering feedback and support to strengthen team output and professional growth.</li>
<li>Oversee the consistency of AXS's visual identity by fully understanding the brand and providing approval or feedback for assets created outside the brand design team.</li>
<li>Lead the development, delivery, and maintenance of a comprehensive library of content and creative assets.</li>
<li>Serve as the go-to expert for visual branding, communicating brand standards, ensuring their effective use across teams, and acting as the primary point of contact for brand templates and guidelines.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional partners&mdash;including marketing, product, and content teams&mdash;to ensure cohesive and consistent brand expression.</li>
<li>Stay current with design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies, regularly bringing new ideas and improvements to the brand design function.</li></ul><br>
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What Will You Bring?</b></p>
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<li>4&ndash;6 years of professional brand design experience.</li>
<li>Experience partnering with senior leaders on high-impact projects with minimal oversight.</li>
<li>Proven ability to build a brand guide from the ground up.</li>
<li>Strong experience creating brand assets across multiple mediums and platforms.</li>
<li>Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with a portfolio of high-impact, brand-aligned work.</li>
<li>Advanced Figma skills, including collaborative design, scalable design systems, and mentoring others.</li>
<li>Excellent typography and strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to deliver high-quality creative work under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Awareness of design and industry trends and the ability to turn insights into fresh, forward-thinking presentations.</li>
<li>Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and ability to lead projects end-to-end.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to present work and give constructive feedback.</li>
<li>Problem-solving mindset and openness to feedback.</li>
<li>Solid understanding of the importance of brand trust.</li></ul><br>
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Pay Scale: </b>$87,919- $128,000</p>
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Bonus: </b>This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.</p>
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Benefits: Full-time: </b>We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings. Currently, full time employees are eligible for these benefits on the first day of employment.</p>
<ul><li><b>Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.</b></li></ul><br>
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What's in it for You?</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Extraordinary People</b> &ndash; we're not kidding!</li>
<li><b>Meaningful Mission</b>&ndash; Helping revolutionize an industry and deliver better experiences for fans and clients around the world.</li>
<li><b>Development and Learning</b> &ndash; Opportunities for learning and leveling up through training and education reimbursement.</li>
<li><b>Community &amp; Belonging </b>&ndash;<b> </b>A range of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, inclusion, and professional growth. Access to meaningful volunteer opportunities and community engagement programs to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.</li></ul><br>
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Curious about the typical interview process for this position? Here's what to expect:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Stage 1: 20-30 min virtual interview (Recruiter)</li>
<li>Stage 2: 60-min virtual interview (hiring manager)</li>
<li>Stage 3: 60-min in-person interview (interview team)
</li><li>Stage 4: two 30-min in-person/virtual interviews (stakeholders)</li>
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<ul><li><i>This schedule may be subject to change.</i></li></ul><br>
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More about AXS</b></p>
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AXS, a subsidiary of AEG, sells millions of tickets each year for 1600+ premier venues, sports teams, and event organizers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, California, AXS employs more than 900 professionals in multiple locations worldwide. In each location you'll find a team of dedicated, diverse employees (we've dubbed ourselves &quot;Fanatix&quot;) who create groundbreaking products and services in a fun, fast-paced environment.</p>
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To learn more about our culture and values, visit: https://solutions.axs.com/careers/</div><br>
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More about AEG</b></p>
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For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.<br>
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Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.</p>
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We are dedicated to a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but can't &quot;check every box&quot; in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.</p>
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We're an equal opportunity employer and never discriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</p><br>
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AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.</p><br>
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AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.</i></b></p></div><p></p>

Lead Brand Design Manager

AEG Worldwide

Lead Brand Design Manager - AXS

MGA Entertainment, Inc.

<div><p>CA EMPLOYEE PRIVACY RIGHTS: https://www.mgae.com/ca-employee-privacy-rights</p><p>
 <b>MGA Entertainment</b> is on a mission to inspire imagination and creativity through innovative toys, entertainment, and experiences that transform play into limitless possibilities. As the largest privately held toy and entertainment company in the U.S., MGA is a global leader in designing and delivering world-class consumer products that spark wonder and drive play forward. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices worldwide, MGA&rsquo;s portfolio spans a dynamic range of original and licensed brands &mdash; from toys, dolls, games, and electronics to fashion, home d&eacute;cor, and entertainment content including hit movies and TV series. The company is recognized for its bold approach to storytelling, trendsetting design, and deep commitment to quality. The award-winning MGA family includes fan-favorite brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!&trade;, Little Tikes&reg;, Rainbow High&trade;, Bratz&reg;, MGA&rsquo;s Miniverse&trade;, Yummiland&trade;, CarTuned&trade;, Wonder Factory&trade;, BABY born&reg;, and Zapf Creation&reg;. To learn more, visit www.mgae.com and follow MGA on LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Role Summary</b></p><p>
The <b>Senior Manager, Activation &ndash; LOL Surprise &amp; Rainbow High</b> leads the development and execution of North America marketing activation plans for two of MGA Entertainment&rsquo;s flagship fashion doll brands. This role is responsible for delivering high-impact, culturally relevant, and deeply consumer-driven campaigns that drive awareness, engagement, and sell-through.</p><p>
Acting as the day-to-day activation leader, the Senior Manager oversees integrated marketing campaigns across media, social, influencer, and experiential channels while ensuring creative excellence, operational rigor, and on-time delivery. The role collaborates closely with the <b>Sr Manager, Media</b>, the <b>Associate Manager, Activation</b>, and the <b>Coordinator, Activation</b>, providing leadership, guidance, and prioritization across the broader activation team.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
1. Campaign Leadership &amp; Execution</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the planning and execution of 360&deg; consumer activation campaigns for LOL Surprise and Rainbow High.</li><li>
Translate brand strategy and key retail moments into cohesive activation plans.</li><li>
Own campaign timelines, workflows, deliverables, and launch readiness.</li><li>
Drive clear and actionable briefs for Creative and internal content-producing teams.</li><li>
Ensure all activation touchpoints are integrated, consistent, and on-strategy.</li></ul><p><b>
2. Media, Social &amp; Influencer Activation</b></p><ul><li>
Partner closely with the Sr Manager, Media to align media plans with campaign goals, audience strategies, and brand priorities.</li><li>
Lead social activation planning, including content needs, channel strategy, calendar development, and platform best practices.</li><li>
Contribute to short-form content creation and provide creative direction to internal and agency partners.</li><li>
Develop and oversee influencer strategies, including talent identification, deliverables, usage rights, logistics, and performance tracking.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze performance across all digital and social platforms; recommend optimization strategies.</li></ul><p><b>
3. Asset &amp; Creative Management</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee creative briefing, asset routing, approvals, and final toolkit delivery.</li><li>
Ensure Creative Teams have clear direction, deadlines, and brand guardrails.</li><li>
Manage asset needs for marketing, retail partners, and international toolkits.</li><li>
Maintain strong cross-functional alignment with Franchise, Category/Planning, and Creative.</li></ul><p><b>
4. Budget Ownership &amp; Vendor Management</b></p><ul><li>
Own activation budgets across both brands, including allocation, pacing, forecasting, and reconciliation.</li><li>
Oversee creation and management of purchase orders and partner with Finance on invoice processing and accruals.</li><li>
Manage external agencies and vendors across media, influencer, experiential, content production, and social.</li></ul><p><b>
5. Experiential &amp; Event Activation</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the planning and execution of brand experiences, events, stunts, retail moments, and trade show activations.</li><li>
Oversee logistics, vendor communication, run-of-show documentation, and onsite execution when required.</li></ul><p><b>
6. Reporting &amp; Performance Tracking</b></p><ul><li>
Lead development of post-campaign recaps highlighting results, insights, and recommendations.</li><li>
Pull cross-channel metrics (in partnership with Media and Influencer partners) to evaluate effectiveness.</li><li>
Present findings and strategic guidance to VP-level stakeholders.</li></ul><p><b>
7. Team Leadership &amp; Development</b></p><ul><li>
Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and prioritization across the Activation team for LOL and RH.<ul><li><b>
Direct partners:</b> Sr Manager, Media</li><li><b>
Team contributors:</b> Associate Manager, Activation; Coordinator, Activation</li></ul></li><li>
Mentor junior team members, support development plans, and elevate team performance.</li><li>
Foster a culture of operational excellence, creativity, and collaboration across the brand pillar.</li></ul><p><b>
Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.</li><li>
6&ndash;8 years of experience in integrated marketing, brand activation, digital marketing, or social/influencer management.</li><li>
Proven success leading multi-channel consumer marketing campaigns.</li><li>
Strong experience managing budgets, agencies, and vendor relationships.</li><li>
Expertise in social media ecosystems, influencer marketing, and digital content production.</li><li>
Strong creative instincts with comfort overseeing or participating in light content creation.</li><li>
Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.</li><li>
Experience managing or mentoring junior team members.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Experience in fashion dolls, toys, youth entertainment, beauty, or youth culture categories.</li><li>
Background in retail-driven brands with seasonal marketing cycles.</li><li>
Experience working with major retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon) preferred.</li><li>
Familiarity with Gen Alpha, Gen Z, and parent audience behaviors.</li></ul><p><b>
Key Competencies</b></p><ul><li><b>
Strategic Activation:</b> Ability to translate brand strategy into integrated activation plans.</li><li><b>
Creative Leadership:</b> Strong POV on content, social, and influencer opportunities.</li><li><b>
Operational Mastery:</b> Highly organized, detailed, and deadline-oriented.</li><li><b>
Team Leadership:</b> Builds trust, clarity, and momentum across the activation team.</li><li><b>
Consumer Obsessed:</b> Deep understanding of culture, play trends, and kids/parent behaviors.</li><li><b>
Agility:</b> Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Salary:
</b></p><p>$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 /year</p></div>

Senior Manager, Activation

Levy

<p></p><div><p><b>Salary: 70-73K</b></p><p><b>
Other Forms of Compensation:</b></p><p><b>
Pay Grade:</b> 11</p><p></p><p><br>
Different perspectives make us better. We&rsquo;re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
About Levy</b><br>
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy&rsquo;s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Long Description</b></h2>
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Rank+Rally is seeking a dynamic and innovative Marketing Manager to lead the execution and strategy of marketing initiatives for our retail and brand platforms supporting the Los Angeles<b> </b>Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Sparks. This role ensures brand consistency across all touchpoints, including digital, visual merchandising, and guest experience platforms. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a deep understanding of sports and fan culture, and demonstrates expertise in both traditional and digital marketing.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li><b>Campaign Management &amp; Analytics:</b></li><li><ul><li>
Develop and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns (email, paid advertising, SMS, social).</li><li>
Monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance; optimize based on KPIs and business goals.</li></ul></li><li><b>
Market Insights &amp; Strategy:</b></li><li><ul><li>
Identify key trends, competitor strategies, and audience insights to inform marketing decisions.</li><li>
Leverage cultural moments and social trends to increase reach and fan interaction.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li><b>Brand Consistency &amp; Visual Standards:</b></li><li><ul><li>
Ensure alignment with Kings, Lakers, and Sparks brand standards across all platforms including visual merchandising, digital content, and in-store experiences.</li><li>
Maintain consistent storytelling across e-commerce websites, social media, streaming, press, brand activations and brick &amp; mortar stores.</li></ul></li><li><b>
Digital Strategy &amp; Content Creation:</b></li><li><ul><li>
Lead the <b>Team LA digital strategy</b>, including website management, social media campaigns, and digital content creation.</li><li>
Create and implement engaging content across platforms to drive fan engagement and brand awareness.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li><b>Cross-Functional Leadership:</b></li><li><ul><li>
Collaborate with sales, creative, e-commerce, and brand teams to align on strategy and execution.</li><li>
Represent marketing in cross-functional meetings and provide leadership on campaign initiatives.</li></ul></li><li><b>
Stakeholder Communication:</b></li><li><ul><li>
Maintain regular communication with the Director, General Manager, and external partners on marketing performance, upcoming initiatives, and timelines.</li><li>
Provide senior leadership with detailed updates and reports on marketing effectiveness.</li></ul></li><li><b>
Project &amp; Team Management:</b></li><li><ul><li>
Ensure marketing tasks and timelines are met by coordinating with internal staff and managing resources efficiently.</li><li>
Monitor ongoing campaigns to ensure deliverables are executed on time and on brand.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications:</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>5+ years of marketing experience, preferably in retail, entertainment, or sports.</li><li>
Proven success in developing and implementing integrated marketing campaigns.</li><li>
Strong understanding of digital platforms, SEO, PPC, and content marketing.</li><li>
Experience managing paid social and paid search advertising campaigns.</li><li>
Excellent communication and organizational skills.</li><li>
Creative mindset with the ability to generate and execute original marketing concepts.</li><li>
Comfortable interpreting data to improve strategy and performance.</li><li>
Familiarity with Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms.
</li><li>Meta Advertising certifications</li><li>
Google Ads certifications</li><li>
Experience with Shopify&rsquo;s integrations with advertising platforms.
</li><li>Experience managing social shopping stores (IG Shopping, TikTok Shop).
</li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: </b><b>Levy Culture</b></p><p></p><p><br>
Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.</p><p><br>
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.</p><p><br>
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.</p><p>
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</p><p><b>
At Levy, team = family. And we&rsquo;ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.</b></p><br>
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Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Life Insurance/ AD</li><li>
Disability Insurance</li><li>
Retirement Plan</li><li>
Flexible Time Off Plan</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)</li><li>
Personal Leave</li><li>
Associate Shopping Program</li><li>
Health and Wellness Programs</li><li>
Discount Marketplace</li><li>
Identity Theft Protection</li><li>
Pet Insurance</li><li>
Commuter Benefits</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)</li></ul><p><b>
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.</b></p><p>
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.</p></div>

RETAIL MANAGER-CRYPTO. COM ARENA

<div><p>CA EMPLOYEE PRIVACY RIGHTS: https://www.mgae.com/ca-employee-privacy-rights</p><p></p><p><b><br>
MGA Entertainment</b> is on a mission to inspire imagination and creativity through innovative toys, entertainment, and experiences that transform play into limitless possibilities. As the largest privately held toy and entertainment company in the U.S., MGA is a global leader in designing and delivering world-class consumer products that spark wonder and drive play forward. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices worldwide, MGA&rsquo;s portfolio spans a dynamic range of original and licensed brands &mdash; from toys, dolls, games, and electronics to fashion, home d&eacute;cor, and entertainment content including hit movies and TV series. The company is recognized for its bold approach to storytelling, trendsetting design, and deep commitment to quality. The award-winning MGA family includes fan-favorite brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!&trade;, Little Tikes&reg;, Rainbow High&trade;, Bratz&reg;, MGA&rsquo;s Miniverse&trade;, Yummiland&trade;, CarTuned&trade;, Wonder Factory&trade;, BABY born&reg;, and Zapf Creation&reg;. To learn more, visit www.mgae.com and follow MGA on LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.</p><p><b>
Role Summary</b></p><p>
The <b>Manager, Inbound Licensing &ndash; Marketing Approvals</b> is responsible for overseeing all licensor approvals for <b>marketing materials</b> across MGA Entertainment&rsquo;s licensed partnerships. This role ensures that every piece of marketing content&mdash;social posts, videos, paid media assets, influencer materials, PR content, packaging-related marketing claims, and campaign toolkits&mdash;meets licensor brand standards and contractual requirements before going live.</p><p>
Acting as the central liaison between MGA&rsquo;s internal teams and external licensors, this role manages submissions, secures timely approvals, provides guidance on brand-right usage, and maintains smooth day-to-day partner communication to keep campaigns on schedule.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
1. Marketing Approvals Management (Primary Focus)</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as the <b>main point of contact</b> for all marketing-related licensor approvals.</li><li>
Manage the end-to-end submission process for materials such as:<ul><li>
Social posts (organic + paid)</li><li>
Influencer content</li><li>
Digital ads, video spots, animations, GIFs</li><li>
Campaign toolkits</li><li>
PR materials and press releases</li><li>
Retail marketing overlays or claims</li></ul></li><li>
Review all materials prior to submission to ensure they meet the licensor&rsquo;s brand style, tone, visual identity, and usage rules.</li><li>
Collect, interpret, and relay licensor feedback accurately and efficiently to internal teams.</li></ul><p><b>
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration</b></p><ul><li>
Work closely with Creative, Brand Activation, Social, Influencer, PR, Franchise, Category/Planning, and Legal to gather materials for approvals.</li><li>
Clearly communicate requirements, feedback cycles, and brand guardrails to cross-functional partners.</li><li>
Support teams by providing clarity on what is permissible based on licensor guidelines.</li></ul><p><b>
3. Partner Relationship Management</b></p><ul><li>
Build strong, productive relationships with licensor approvals teams.</li><li>
Manage ongoing correspondence, timelines, and expectations with licensors.</li><li>
Set up regular check-ins or calendarized submission processes to streamline key campaign moments.</li><li>
Represent MGA&rsquo;s marketing strategy and creative rationale during approvals discussions.</li></ul><p><b>
4. Tracking, Documentation &amp; Process Management</b></p><ul><li>
Maintain detailed approval trackers, timelines, and version logs for every licensed program.</li><li>
Ensure all feedback, changes, and approvals are documented accurately and accessible to internal teams.</li><li>
Monitor and enforce licensor requirements around claims, legal lines, trademarks, character/artwork usage, and restricted content.</li></ul><p><b>
5. Planning &amp; Risk Management</b></p><ul><li>
Build approval timelines that account for licensor review cycles and internal creative deadlines.</li><li>
Flag potential delays, risks, or blockers that could impact campaign launches.</li><li>
Proactively manage priority submissions during high-volume periods (e.g., holiday, major announcements).</li></ul><p><b>
6. Brand Integrity &amp; Guideline Expertise</b></p><ul><li>
Become a subject matter expert in each licensor&rsquo;s guidelines (brand voice, tone, visual rules, do&rsquo;s/don&rsquo;ts).</li><li>
Provide first-round feedback to internal teams to reduce revision cycles and accelerate approvals.</li><li>
Protect the IP and uphold licensor brand standards across all marketing executions.</li></ul><p><b>
Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Licensing, or related field.</li><li>
4&ndash;6 years of experience in licensing approvals, brand management, marketing production, or creative operations.</li><li>
Strong understanding of marketing creative (social, digital, video, influencer, PR).</li><li>
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent approval pipelines.</li><li>
Experience interpreting and enforcing brand guidelines.</li><li>
Strong communication skills&mdash;clear, diplomatic, and detail-oriented.</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Experience in consumer products, entertainment, or youth/family-focused brands.</li><li>
Familiarity with licensor approvals systems and workflows.</li><li>
Experience coordinating with Creative and Marketing teams on asset development.</li></ul><p><b>
Key Competencies</b></p><ul><li><b>
Brand Stewardship:</b> Ensures every marketing touchpoint aligns with licensor requirements.</li><li><b>
Operational Rigor:</b> Manages submissions and timelines with precision.</li><li><b>
Communication:</b> Clearly translates partner feedback to internal teams.</li><li><b>
Relationship Management:</b> Builds trust with licensors and internal partners.</li><li><b>
Attention to Detail:</b> Identifies brand violations before materials are submitted.</li><li><b>
Problem Solving:</b> Navigates approvals bottlenecks with speed and calm.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Salary:
</b></p><p>$110,000.00 - $120,000.00 /year</p></div>

Manager, Inbound Licensing

Fanatics, Inc

<div><b>About the Role:</b>
<p>
Topps is an iconic brand at the intersection of sports, culture, and collectibles. We&rsquo;re seeking a <b>Senior brand lead creative</b> to define and elevate the creative vision for Topps.com &mdash; the digital hub of our collectibles experience.</p>
<p>
In this role, you will shape how fans engage with Topps across web, commerce, campaigns, and digital storytelling. You&rsquo;ll partner with brand managers and cross-functional teams to bring trading card products to life online, creating dynamic, culturally relevant experiences that excite collectors worldwide.</p>
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The ideal candidate is both a visionary leader and a hands-on maker: someone who can set a bold creative direction, roll up their sleeves to deliver exceptional design, and raise the bar on how we present our products and brand in the digital space.</p><div><br>
</div><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b> <b>Brand &amp; Identity</b>
<ul><li>Evolve our visual and verbal identity of topps.com and how we talk about our different brands &mdash; from type and tone to layout, motion, and logo use</li>
<li>Own our digital brand guidelines and help others use them with confidence and creativity</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Product Marketing &amp; Campaign Creative</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead creative direction for feature launches, go-to-market campaigns, and lifecycle marketing efforts</li>
<li>Translate product features into compelling stories, collaborating closely with Product Marketing and Growth teams</li>
<li>Create campaign toolkits &mdash; launch pages, social content, promos, event assets, and more</li>
<li>Support global brand teams with creative, working with teams to localise and support product launches</li>
<li>Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, and E-Commerce to deliver creative solutions that drive engagement and sales.</li>
<li>Champion consistency and excellence across the Topps digital ecosystem while experimenting with new design approaches.</li>
</ul><b>Product Personality</b>
<ul><li>Partner with Product Design to bring the brand into the product experience &mdash; onboarding, microcopy, moments of delight, and surprise</li>
<li>Design for how the product feels, not just how it works</li>
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<p><b>Web &amp; Surface-Level UX</b></p>
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<li>Design and evolve brand-forward surfaces like our marketing site, blog, and careers page</li>
<li>Make sure every page tells the story clearly &mdash; and looks good doing it</li>
</ul><b>Internal &amp; Employer Brand</b>
<ul><li>Create design for company events, internal initiatives, and recruiting efforts</li>
<li>Help reinforce the brand inside the company as much as outside</li>
</ul><b>Sales &amp; Partner Enablement</b>
<ul><li>Design standout decks, one-pagers, and B2B materials that reflect the polish and personality of our brand<br>
</li></ul><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b>
<ul><li>7+ years of experience in design and creative direction, with a focus on consumer-facing digital experiences.</li>
<li>3+ years leading and mentoring creative teams.</li>
<li>Strong track record in digital brand building and commerce-driven creative.<br>
Experience developing and scaling brand architecture and design systems.<br>
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional leaders and influence executive stakeholders.</li>
<li>Expertise across integrated design, spanning digital, web, campaign, and experiential work.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.<br>
</li></ul><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b>
<ul><li>A portfolio showcasing digital brand, e-commerce, and web design work.</li>
<li>Experience in sports, entertainment, or consumer lifestyle brands.</li>
<li>Ability to balance creative strategy with business impact.</li>
Familiarity with direct-to-consumer and e-commerce brand building.<br>
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</li></ul><p>This is a senior role for a design lead individual who can both inspire and execute, pushing how Topps.com presents trading cards and collectibles to the world &mdash; making them not just products, but cultural icons.<br>
</p><b>Why Join Us:</b>
<p>
We&rsquo;re not just building products &mdash; we&rsquo;re building the future of the trading card hobby. Backed by Fanatics, the largest name in sports merchandise with 900+ league and team partnerships and access to over 81 million fans, we&rsquo;re combining the speed of a startup with the scale of a global platform.</p>
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From day one, the tools we design will shape how millions of collectors buy, sell, rip, and show off what they love. With exclusive licensing deals across the MLB, NFL, and NBA, we&rsquo;re in a unique position to reimagine the entire collector experience &mdash; and we&rsquo;re just getting started.</p><p></p><b><br>
What That Means on the Design Team:</b>
<ul><li><b>We move fast.</b> There&rsquo;s a lot to build, and we do it with urgency &mdash; without ever compromising on craft.<br>
<b>We design for scale.</b> Our work has to flex across platforms, audiences, and collector journeys &mdash; and still feel unmistakably us.<br>
<b>We&rsquo;re pragmatic.</b> We chase bold ideas, but we also know when to simplify, sharpen, and ship.</li>
<li><b>We&rsquo;re product-first.</b> Every design choice ties back to collector value. We build trust through clarity, creativity, and connection.<br>
<b>We&rsquo;re hands-on.</b> We lead by doing. From prototyping to pixel polish, we&rsquo;re in the tools making things better &mdash; every day.<br>
</li></ul><p>This is your chance to shape a brand collectors will recognize, rally around, and remember. You&rsquo;ll have the space to explore, the support to level up, and the platform to do your best work yet.</p><br>
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Let&rsquo;s make it legendary. Let&rsquo;s build the brand collecting deserves.</p><br>
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<p><i>
In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. In NYC, the salary range for this position is $180,000 - $225,000. The listed salary ranges are specific to Los Angeles or NYC and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.</i></p><br>
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Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don&rsquo;t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at </i><i>www.fanaticsinc.com/careers</i></p>
Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics&rsquo; trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards<div>
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting &amp; Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.</div></div>

Lead Designer, Brand and Creative

Disqo

<div><div><div>DISQO&rsquo;s mission is to build the world&rsquo;s most trusted ad measurement platform that fuels brand growth. The world&rsquo;s largest brands, agencies, and media companies trust DISQO for expert insight and AI-driven intelligence about their advertising performance across all platforms. We capture people&rsquo;s sentiments and journeys, connecting them with the brands they value and the media they consume. With this identity-based approach, brands gain more accurate and authentic insight so they can create more meaningful interactions.</div><div></div><div><br>
When you join DISQO Nation, you join a community that values trust, transparency and innovation. We invest in our employees and apply a bottom-up management approach, rooted in the concept of servant leadership. We approach each day eager to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact. Best of all, we have fun while doing it!</div><div></div><div><br>
DISQO is seeking a visionary Head of Marketing to lead our organization into its next phase of growth and innovation. As we transform how brands measure, understand, and optimize advertising performance, this role will redefine what it means to lead in a new era of intelligence-driven creativity. We&rsquo;re looking for a senior marketing leader who blends creativity with precision&mdash;someone who can connect AI-powered marketing with brand storytelling and measurable business impact across the adtech and martech ecosystem.</div><div></div><div><br>
The ideal candidate is a curious, forward-thinking leader, energized by the possibilities of AI as a transformative force for insight, agility, and performance. You&rsquo;ll craft agentic strategies that fuse human creativity with AI tools, harnessing data and intelligent automation to elevate storytelling, and scale growth. This is not a traditional marketing role&mdash;it&rsquo;s an opportunity to change the perspective of how marketing drives brand equity, customer engagement, and organizational transformation. You will inspire teams through vision, cross-functional partnerships, collaboration and strategic influence&mdash;leading the evolution of a future-ready marketing organization that is bold, adaptive, and unafraid to explore what&rsquo;s next.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Head of Marketing will partner closely with the CEO and broader leadership team to build an integrated go-to-market engine that drives brand building and pipeline. This leader will own DISQO&rsquo;s brand strategy, demand generation, product marketing, content, events and customer engagement strategy; the ideal candidate is deeply curious about AI tools, has deep roots in adtech or martech, thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments, and brings a strategic yet hands-on approach to leadership &mdash; blending innovative thinking with operational excellence. Experience in startups and technology-driven organizations is essential, with a proven ability to lead people, build agile processes, and deliver impactful results in dynamic, rapidly evolving markets.</div></div><br>
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What you'll do:</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Own the growth agenda. Drive measurable revenue impact through full-funnel marketing programs that create awareness, accelerate demand, and expand customer lifetime value.</li><li>
Align with company GTM strategy. Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Success teams around customer experience, shared metrics (pipeline, conversion and win rates, bookings, NRR), and category leadership goals.</li><li>
Drive performance-led, revenue-focused marketing&mdash;building compelling narratives that translate directly into pipeline impact, and using data and analytics to demonstrate measurable business outcomes.</li><li>
Lead the integration of AI tools into marketing operations &mdash; optimizing audience targeting, campaign performance, and content personalization.</li><li>
Build compelling narratives that translate directly into pipeline, with a focus on performance analytics and measurable revenue impact.</li><li>
Partner with Sales, Customer Success and Product to define positioning, messaging, and go-to-market plans that differentiate DISQO in the advertising measurement and insights space.</li><li>
Oversee demand generation, product marketing, communications, and brand initiatives to deliver cohesive, high-impact storytelling.</li><li>
Guide DISQO&rsquo;s thought leadership in advertising effectiveness measurement, and AI innovation across industry forums and media.</li><li>
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing marketing team that thrives on curiosity, creativity, agility, and collaboration.</li><li>
Operate cross-functionally: Collaborate with the executive team on strategic planning, product-market fit, category leadership, and long-term growth priorities</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>What you bring to the role:</b></h3><ul><li><ul><li>
15+ years of progressive marketing leadership experience, including 5+ years leading a marketing team in adtech, martech, or SaaS environments.</li><li>
Proven success scaling marketing functions to drive pipeline and ARR growth, as well as brand differentiation, in startup to mid-sized tech organizations...balancing strategic vision with tactical and execution</li><li>
Experience driving AI-enabled marketing transformation, with hands-on experience evaluating, implementing, and scaling AI tools, workflows, and analytics across a marketing organization.</li><li>
Expertise in brand development, demand generation, digital marketing, and go-to-market execution in complex B2B ecosystems.</li><li>
Exceptional analytical, creative, and communication skills, with a track record of translating data into actionable strategies.</li><li>
Experience building a culture of problem solving, and hands-on engagement&mdash;encouraging teams to roll up their sleeves, get close to customers and the product, and deeply understand their challenges to market more effectively to their needs.</li><li>
Go-to-market expertise demonstrated through successful enterprise-led sales, product-led self-serve motions, and/or partner-led growth with agencies and platforms.</li><li>
A passion for technology, data, and storytelling that inspires both customers and teams.</li><li>
A values-driven leadership style that thrives in startup culture &mdash; embracing transparency, collaboration, speed, and a bias toward action while fostering a culture of innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div>$200,000 - $300,000 a year</div><div><b>
This is a structured hybrid role based out of our Glendale, CA office. Your pay will be determined by your experience, work location, and other applicable factors.</b></div></div>
<div><div>#LI-MV1</div><div></div><div><br>
At DISQO, we pride ourselves on having a positive, performance-oriented workplace that includes a flexible hybrid approach, competitive medical benefits, and an amazing vacation policy. Read more about our culture on Glassdoor.</div><div></div><div><br>
You can learn more about what&rsquo;s happening at DISQO by visiting the DISQO Developer Blog or the DISQO Company Blog.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Perks &amp; Benefits:</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
100% covered Medical/Dental/Vision for employee, competitive dependent coverage</li><li>Equity</li><li>401K</li><li>Generous PTO policy</li><li>Flexible workplace policy</li><li>Team offsites, social events &amp; happy hours</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Health FSA</li><li>Commuter FSA (for hybrid employees)</li><li>Catered lunch and fully stocked kitchen</li><li>Paid Maternity/Paternity leave</li><li>Disability Insurance</li><li>Travel Assistance Program</li><li>24/7 Counseling Services offered to Employees</li></ul><div></div><div><b><i><br>
Note: The benefits noted above are for full time US based employees only.</i></b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
DISQO is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery, innovation, and growth are possible when we open ourselves to new possibilities, perspectives, and approaches. That&rsquo;s why, at DISQO, we welcome, support, and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds. Exceptional teams are rooted in extraordinary people, each with a unique story and a compelling set of skills. DISQO does not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.</b></div><div></div><ul><li><br>
<b><i>Recruiting firms that submit resumes to DISQO without first entering into a written contract will not be entitled to any compensation on candidates referred by that firm.</i></b></li></ul></div>
<div><div>We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</div></div></div>

Head of Marketing

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