Michael Kors Product Licensing Coordinator
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $45,000–65,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is an internationally recognized luxury fashion brand and lifestyle label, marketed globally across apparel, accessories and fragrances. As part of Capri Holdings, Michael Kors operates within a portfolio of premium fashion houses and emphasizes design-led product, elevated retail experiences and a fast-paced, customer-centric retail network.
Michael Kors Product Licensing Coordinator in NY Metro Area. Support watches, jewelry, eyewear licensing—$45K–$65K.
Role & Responsibilities
- Serve as primary point of contact between licensees and internal design teams, ensuring Design/Product Development information is shared with external partners at critical seasonal milestones
- Manage seasonal product development calendars and coordinate all meeting appointments
- Prepare for design meetings with category-specific trend analysis and pre-meeting sales review with Manager
- Attend all design meetings; capture and distribute recap notes, outline follow-up actions, and lead tailoring design meetings independently
- Co-author and present seasonal design briefs across all categories in partnership with Manager
- Attend cross-functional design meetings and distribute captured information to licensees
- Organize Men's seasonal product and showroom walk-through presentations with internal design teams and licensees
- Manage the Licensing sample library and process internal/external Marketing and PR requests for seasonal style outs, photo shoots, and look books
- Share all final asset materials with Licensees within established deadlines
- Monitor communication and partnership between Licensee marketing teams and MK Creative to ensure projects advance on schedule
- Manage seasonal looks and ownership documents by confirming product and partnering with licensees to confirm buys
- Collect, edit, and circulate wholesale marketing monthly decks to appropriate partners
- Monitor and analyze monthly sales reports; arrange regular touch bases with licensees to discuss sales and distribution opportunities
- Create and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for all categories across all Michael Kors retail channels
- Request and prepare weekly and monthly sales and product bestseller analysis from all licensees; present information at key milestone business reviews
- Maintain all touch-base meeting agendas in advance; ensure appropriate time allocation for calendar efficiency
- Understand key attendees at each meeting and communicate declined invites to appropriate team members
- Archive all documents to appropriate folders on the licensing drive
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years of experience in Licensing, Merchandising, or Sales
- Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data visualization
- Advanced PowerPoint skills
- Strong presentation and collaboration skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multitask
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills
- Ability to interact professionally with all levels of management—internal and external
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to take initiative, ownership, and accountability for own work
Skills
Experience
2 years of experience in Licensing, Merchandising, or Sales
Education
Bachelor's degree
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 45,000 to USD 65,000 per annum.
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Calendar, Summer Fridays, Internal Mobility Across Brands, Cross-brand Discount, Exclusive Employee Sales, Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family), 401k Match, Paid Parental Leave, Thrive Wellness Program, Commuter Benefits, Gym Discounts
Culture
Michael Kors fosters a design-driven, service-oriented retail culture that blends creative energy with commercial discipline. Teams work in a fast-paced, international environment where collaboration, attention to detail and polished client service are highly valued.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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