Collaborate with Creative and Technical Design teams to help translate product ideas into production-ready specifications.
Assist in identifying potential production challenges early and propose practical solutions.
Vendor & Factory Partnership
Build and maintain relationships with vendors, manufacturers, print shops, dye houses, embroidery facilities, and other production partners.
Travel regularly to vendor facilities to review samples, monitor production quality, troubleshoot issues, and strengthen manufacturing partnerships.
Serve as a key point of contact between internal teams and external partners throughout development and sampling.
Sampling & Product Tracking
Coordinate and track product samples throughout the development process.
Maintain visibility into sample status, revisions, approvals, and outstanding feedback.
Help ensure sample iterations are progressing according to project timelines and development goals.
Organize and maintain physical and digital sample archives for future reference.
Production Support
Support the broader Production and Product Development teams with day-to-day project needs and workflow management.
Assist in maintaining development calendars, milestone tracking, and key deadlines.
Help coordinate communication and handoffs between Creative, Technical Design, Production, and vendors.
Ensure project information, specifications, and approvals are accurately documented and communicated.
Product & Manufacturing Expertise
Maintain working knowledge of apparel construction, garment development, and merchandise production processes.
Possess a strong understanding of decoration techniques including screen printing, embroidery, appliqué, patches, woven labels, DTG, sublimation, puff print, specialty inks, dyes, washes, and garment finishing techniques.
Advise internal teams on production capabilities, manufacturing limitations, and opportunities for product innovation.
Stay informed on new materials, decoration methods, and industry trends.
Sourcing & Vendor Development
Source garment blanks, materials, trims, packaging, and specialty vendors to support new product development.
Identify manufacturing partners capable of executing unique products, decoration techniques, and custom applications.
Recommend sourcing solutions that balance design intent, quality, lead times, and budget requirements.
- Stay informed on new products, materials, decoration methods, and vendor capabilities to support ongoing product innovation.
- Who You Are
- 2–4 years of experience in product development, production, sourcing, merchandising, or a related field.
Working knowledge of apparel manufacturing, garment construction, and product development processes.
Familiarity with apparel decoration techniques, dyes, washes, and specialty production methods.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Comfortable traveling regularly to vendor, factory, and production partner locations.
- Experience within apparel, consumer products, music merchandising, entertainment, or related industries preferred.
- What We Offer
- Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days
