POP MART, founded in 2010 (SEHK: 9992), is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, designer toy culture evangelism, and strategic investments, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain, allowing artists to focus solely on their craft and giving stage to talent from all over the world. With 4,000+ employees worldwide, POP MART has successfully set foot in more than 23 countries and regions, serving a diverse audience of cultural pioneers and art fans.
This is an onsite role out of our Los Angeles, CA office.
Job Overview
The Artist IP Coordinator will support the Licensing and Product Development teams by identifying emerging artists and creative trends that align with our brand. This role is responsible for conducting artist research, organizing references and reports, and assisting in early-stage outreach. Over time, this role will take on the day-to-day coordination and relationship management for artists we collaborate with across all product development initiatives. While the role primarily operates during standard business hours, occasionally early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required to support teams across time zones. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about art, design, and culture with strong organizational skills and an interest in talent development.
What You Will Achieve
- Research emerging artists, illustrators, and designers aligned with our brand aesthetic
- Track creative trends across pop culture, fashion, toys, and digital art
- Compile visual references, artist profiles, and market research to support scouting and concept development
- Maintain internal databases of artists, outreach efforts, and project status
- Support initial outreach and communications with artists and their representatives
- Collaborate with internal teams to prepare creative briefs and reference decks
- Oversee day-to-day artist communication as relationships transition from scouting to development
- Help coordinate timelines, approvals, and feedback between artists and the Product Development team
What You Will Need
- 2–4 years of experience in artist management, creative research, content scouting, or a related role
- Strong visual research skills and familiarity with key platforms (Instagram, Behance, etc.)
- Passion for art, design, and global creative culture
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple artist relationships and timelines
- Clear, professional communicator, both written and verbal
- Experience working cross-functionally with creative, legal, and production teams is a plus
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (e.g., seated or at a desk) for extended periods while operating a computer or other office equipment
- Must be able to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds
What We Offer
- Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
- Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
- Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.
*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.