Who We Are
For more than 30 years, CAA Brand Management has helped brands of all shapes and sizes show up in new consumer product categories, experiences and territories, through licensing, strategic partnerships and joint ventures. CAA Brand Management is a division of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Together we represent many of the most successful global brands and professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.
The Role
Junior Brand Assurance Manager
Responsibilities
As a key member of the Brand Management division, the Junior Brand Assurance Manager will oversee the end-to-end product development process for selected brands across multiple categories (e.g., toys, F&B, apparel, health & beauty) from initial concept through to mass production.
Ensure licensees adhere to product development processes across each brand program.
Review submissions from licensees across product concepts, packaging and marketing – making sure they align with relevant brand guidelines.
Build strong relationships with licensors, clients and licensees to facilitate product approvals and drive projects forward.
Utilize product approval platforms effectivity (e.g., Brand Comply & Media Box) and provide training/guidance to licensees.
Ensure all submissions are reviewed within 48 hours, delivering prompt and clear feedback. Ensure product assortment is aligned with granted rights and category strategy for licensees.
Understand the ‘pressure points’ of product approvals and use effective influence and diplomatic skills to achieve results for the licensors, clients & licensees.
Support creative kick offs, new licensee onboarding, and other creative calls as needed. Inspire licensees to leverage creative assets and deliver innovative, brand-appropriate products.
Manage brand style guide and asset distribution to licensees. Ensure all products and marketing materials align with brand guidelines.
Work collaboratively with Client Leads and Brand Managers, and help with updates to brands decks, trackers, status reports, and presentations.
Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams to ensure the role of product development team makes a positive contribution to driving the global brand strategy and budget objectives.
Attend, arrange and support the Brand Managers to key meetings, calls and tradeshows with Licensors/Clients and Licensees.
Where relevant, manage and distribute physical samples to partners, offices, and clients.
Additional Requirements:
English & Portuguese speaking required.
Experience in product development and licensing approvals – preferred.
Strong understanding of product development timelines and multiple consumer product categories.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
A team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
Proactive, positive, and self-motivated work ethic.
Location
This role will be based in Mexico City, MX.
Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $330,000 MXN - $416,000 MXN. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.
Skills Required
- English and Portuguese speaking
- Experience in product development and licensing approvals
- Strong understanding of product development timelines and multiple consumer product categories
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, positive, and self-motivated work ethic
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a late‑December company shutdown. Feedback suggests this shutdown meaningfully boosts practical time away from work.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Unique industry access—such as screenings, event tickets, and on‑site showcases—adds meaningful lifestyle value. Everyday perks like casual atmosphere, drinks, and parking are also cited as positives.
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What We Do
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.
