Trademark Licensing and Branding Specialist
Iowa State UniversityPosition Title:
Trademark Licensing and Branding SpecialistJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degreePreferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in trademark licensing, including brand compliance and usage guidelinesBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field
Experience working within a higher education and collegiate athletics environments
Demonstrated experience in brand development, management, or strategic branding initiatives
Experience in graphic design with a focus on branding and visual identity standards
Job Description:
Summary
Iowa State University’s Trademark Licensing Office is seeking a full-time Trademark Licensing and Branding Specialist. We are looking for a self-motivated, results-oriented professional with knowledge of the licensing landscape to help manage and grow the university’s licensing program.
This position provides the opportunity to work closely with university licensees, retailers, campus units and departments, and student organizations to ensure proper trademark use, maintain brand consistency, and support compliance with institutional guidelines.
Example of Duties
Supports the Director of Trademark Licensing in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the department’s strategic licensing plan.
Collaborate with the Director in the interpretation and implementation of the program policy, guidelines, and procedures.
Serves as the primary branding contact for review of trademark usage requests by university departments and student organizations
Coordinates the internal and external artwork approval process through the contracted licensing agencies and the University’s respective platforms.
With the Director, manages the University Crafter program through the Community Connect platform.
Presents licensing, branding, and trademark information at training programs for university departments and student organizations as required.
Implements graphic design skills to support retailers, licensees, departments on campus, and the Licensing department
Travels to licensing association convention and symposium for professional development, as well as meetings and seminars led by licensees.
Perform other duties as assigned
Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program