Licensing Intern Summer 2027

Simple Modern is an omnichannel drinkware and consumer goods company that partners with iconic brands to develop licensed products. The Licensing Intern will support product approvals, documentation, sample and production tracking, market and sales analysis, research, AI app development, and cross-functional go-to-market initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Submit product, packaging, and marketing materials for licensor approval
• Help maintain a centralized system for all approval documents and creative assets
• Support the Fan Shop lead with 2028 merchandising assortment and retail program execution
• Coordinate with the Manufacturing team to track product samples and document progress
• Assist in ensuring product and packaging compliance with brand guidelines
• Analyze current sales performance of licensed products
• Prepare insights and recommendations for existing properties and potential future licenses
• Market Research across all areas of the licensed business, including building a comprehensive portfolio of competitors across Simple Modern’s omni-channel retail partners
• With the leadership from the Licensing Analyst, build and refine AI apps and complete monthly and quarterly tasks assigned from licensing partners, including Retail Reports, Sell in Grids, New UPC reports, and more
• Prepare insights and recommendations for potential future licenses
• Partner with Creative, Operations, and E-commerce teams to support go-to-market initiatives
• Gain exposure to how licensing integrates with retail, direct-to-consumer (DTC), and global brand partnerships

What they're looking for:

• ·      Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• ·      Effective communicator with ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• ·      Curious, entrepreneurial mindset with interest in licensing, retail, or consumer products
• ·      Hustle mentality—eager to take initiative and see projects through
• ·      Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus