Federations & Governing Bodies
Coordinator, Quality Control
Entry Level
New York, United States
hybrid
Full time
Job description
About the Role
The Quality Control team ensures that all officially licensed products meet the brand standards of the NFL and its 32 member clubs. Through a thorough review of every product design, the team evaluates the accuracy of marks, logos, colours, and design parameters. The team does not creatively direct licensees on the concept, direction, or design of their products, but it may offer recommendations for resolving a design that conflicts with the guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and protect the NFL and all 32 Club brands.
- Review both apparel and hard goods to ensure alignment with NFL and all Club brand guidelines.
- Learn the Quality Control review system.
- Manage own schedule to accommodate the volume of products reviewed.
- Clearly communicate any changes needed on products.
- Communicate consistently and effectively with the rest of the Quality Control team to ensure consistency among all products.
- Maintain knowledge of 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.
- Review physical product, which includes handling large boxes.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a 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.
- An understanding of the NFL brand.
- Ability to distinguish colour.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Understanding of AI and emerging technology.
- Well organised and punctual.
- An enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude.
- Grit, free from ego or entitlement.
- Ability to excel as a relationship builder with influence.
- Eagerness to learn, driven by passion rather than just ambition.
Workplace
- In-person work at NFL offices is a top priority; this role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
- Travel is required 5-10% of the time.
- No relocation assistance will be provided.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive benefits offerings are available.
About the Company
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects its incredible fan base and provides 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. Its core values are respect, integrity, team responsibility, and resiliency. Its leadership attributes include building talent, executing with precision, inspiring others, living our values, knowing the business, and thinking big.
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