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Authentic Brands Group

Asset-light global brand licensing platform

Graphic Designer

ContractUpdated on 10/23/2026
$45/hr
Mid
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Art, Graphics & AnimationGraphic Design

About the job

Requirements
  • 3–5+ years of graphic design experience, ideally within events, experiential marketing, entertainment, sports, hospitality, an agency, or a similarly fast-paced environment.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating presentation design, digital and social creative, branding, and print or experiential production.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • Strong PowerPoint and/or Google Slides design capabilities; presentation design is a significant component of the role.
  • Understanding of print production, large-format graphics, file preparation, and vendor specifications.
  • Ability to work within established brand guidelines while also developing new creative concepts.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Comfort receiving feedback from multiple stakeholders and quickly incorporating revisions.
  • Highly organized, collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
Responsibilities
  • Design social media and digital assets supporting Authentic Live events, announcements, partnerships, and marketing initiatives.
  • Develop event-specific creative across digital, print, and experiential touchpoints.
  • Adapt existing Authentic and partner brand guidelines across various formats and channels.
  • Support the development of key art, event identities, invitations, signage, and other branded materials.
  • Resize, version, and prepare creative for different platforms and use cases.
  • Design and format client-facing pitch decks, sponsorship proposals, event concepts, and new business presentations.
  • Partner with the Authentic Live team to translate written concepts and event ideas into visually compelling presentations.
  • Create templates and presentation systems that allow the team to work more efficiently and consistently.
  • Support quick-turn updates to presentations based on internal, client, and partner feedback.
  • Develop production-ready creative assets for live events, including signage, step-and-repeats, credentials, menus, wayfinding, stage graphics, screen content, branded installations, and other environmental graphics.
  • Work closely with event producers and external production partners to ensure creative is appropriately formatted and delivered for fabrication and production.
  • Manage asset versioning and final-file delivery across multiple events and vendors.
  • Support on-site creative needs and last-minute production updates as needed.
  • Maintain organized creative files, templates, logos, brand guidelines, and other shared assets.
  • Collaborate with Authentic’s broader Marketing and Creative teams to ensure work aligns with corporate and brand standards.
  • Manage multiple simultaneous requests while prioritizing against event timelines, client deadlines, and business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with major consumer brands and/or live events.

About the company

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Authentic Brands Group

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Authentic Brands Group acquires the intellectual property of established consumer, lifestyle, and entertainment brands and licenses it to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers worldwide. It uses an asset-light model, not owning stores or inventories, and earns royalties and minimum guarantees through multiyear licensing agreements. Its portfolio includes brands across fashion, sports, and entertainment such as Reebok, Brooks Brothers, Forever 21, Juicy Couture, Barneys New York, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Muhammad Ali. Its goal is to grow and monetize iconic brands by strengthening brand identity, marketing, and strategic partnerships rather than running physical retail operations.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Reuters reported October 1, 2026, ABG pursued Mattel at over $6 billion.
  • ABG launched OBSN with Steven Bartlett on September 14, 2026, targeting $400 million.
  • ABG expanded Lee, Champion, and OVO partnerships throughout September 2026.

What critics are saying

  • OVO's C$5.0 million unpaid-obligation fight hit Ontario and British Columbia courts in 2026.
  • Tristate's July 22, 2026 loss over Nautica and Spyder terminations keeps royalties contested.
  • A failed Mattel pursuit would highlight ABG's dependence on aggressive acquisition financing.

What makes Authentic Brands Group unique

  • ABG monetizes consumer IP through licenses, not stores, preserving capital and scaling royalties.
  • Its 50-plus-brand portfolio spans Reebok, Guess, Dockers, Lee, and entertainment likenesses.
  • ABG's partner network spans 1,900 licensees across 150 countries, creating global reach.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Mentorship Program
  • Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 1st, 2026
Authentic Brands eyes $6B takeover of Mattel at $20+ per share

Mattel shares surged 23% on Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that Authentic Brands Group approached the toy maker about a potential takeover. According to people familiar with the matter, Authentic has been privately discussing an offer that could value Mattel at more than $20 per share, or around $6 billion or more. The potential offer represents a premium of more than 58% to Wednesday's closing price of $12.66, which gave Mattel a market value of approximately $3.6 billion. Mattel's stock has declined more than 33% this year. There is no guarantee the companies will reach a deal, and another buyer could emerge. Mattel announced on Wednesday that Roger Lynch will become CEO within the next month, which could complicate any transaction.

Business Insider
Sep 14th, 2026
Steven Bartlett and Authentic Brands Group to invest up to $400M in creator businesses

Steven Bartlett, host of "The Diary of a CEO" podcast, is partnering with Authentic Brands Group to launch OBSN, a venture that will invest up to $400 million in helping creators build businesses. The initiative aims to provide creators with capital, infrastructure, and expertise to develop lasting enterprises through media, products, and partnerships. Bartlett's podcast has amassed about 20 million YouTube subscribers and became the number one business podcast on Spotify in the US. The venture combines Bartlett's creator experience with Authentic's brand management expertise. Authentic's portfolio includes over 50 brands, such as Reebok, Shaquille O'Neal, and Sports Illustrated. The companies haven't specified how many creators will receive funding or detailed timelines, saying only that funds will be deployed "over the coming years.

The Hollywood Reporter
Aug 27th, 2026
Authentic Brands Group acquires majority stake in Drake's OVO lifestyle brand

Authentic Brands Group has acquired a majority stake in Drake's lifestyle brand October's Very Own (OVO). The Canadian rapper will retain a minority stake and continue to shape the brand's creative vision. Authentic is partnering with Vince Holding Corp. on design, product development and retailing of OVO products. Drake described Authentic and Vince as "the perfect partners" to help grow the brand he started in Toronto 20 years ago. Jamie Salter, founder and executive chairman of Authentic, praised OVO's cultural influence and sees opportunities to expand into new markets globally. Authentic has become the second largest licensor in the US behind Disney through celebrity partnerships and brand acquisitions including Brooks Brothers, Champion and Sports Illustrated.

Brands Untapped
Aug 19th, 2026
Authentic completes Care Bears acquisition and details new Character vertical - Brands Untapped

"Our job is to protect what people already love about these characters while giving them new ways to feel it all over again," said Simon Philips, Executive Vice President of Character Brands at Authentic.

PR Newswire
May 21st, 2026
Authentic Brands Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lee®

/PRNewswire/ -- Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), a global brand and entertainment platform, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Lee, one of...