The Quality Control team’s role is to ensure all officially licensed products meet brand standards of the NFL and its 32 member clubs. Through a thorough review of every product design the QC team evaluates the accuracy of marks, logos, colors and design parameters. The QC team does not creatively direct licensees on the concept, direction or design of their product, but may offer recommendations for how to resolve a design that is in conflict with the guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Learn and protect the NFL all 32 Club brands.
- Review both apparel and hard goods to ensure that they align with both NFL
and all Club brand guidelines.
- Learn the Quality Control review system.
- Manage his/her own schedule to accommodate the volume of products reviewed.
- Clearly communicate and changes needed on products.
- Communicate consistently and effectively with the rest of the Quality Control team
to ensure consistency among all product.
- Be well versed in trademark compliance.
- Establish and foster external relationships with licensees and each of the 32 clubs.
- Manage internal relationships with other departments including Consumer Products,
Sponsorship and Legal.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- A minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in quality control
- An understanding of sports apparel and product
- Experience participating in line reviews
- Experience in product approval and quality control review
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- An understanding of the NFL brand
- Exhibits the ability to distinguish color
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Understanding of AI & emerging technology
- Must be well organized and punctual
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- Reviewing physical product, which includes handling large boxes.
- Travel required 5-10% of the time.
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Benefits Information
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At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
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- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
