Associate Production Manager - Bags at Hottopic

At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about creativity and high performance. We're also passionate about Pop Culture...in case you hadn't noticed. We’re looking for an Associate Production Manager - BAGS to partner with our Director of Product Development in bringing music and pop culture inspired fashion to life.  Bag development & production takes a village, and you’re known as the one that’s able to bring it all together. The result: amazing product that our customers love.This role operates on a hybrid schedule and will require to work from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA three days a week.



WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Help support the development & production process from design handoff to finished product - develop and source materials and trims;

Track PP/TOP samples from factory and log in samples as they arrive

Coordinate comments between the design and artists to prepare to send to the factory

Keep sample room organized and tidy

Manage logging testing reports & approvals in our PLM system

Apply knowledge to resolve issues in development/production and quality

Work closely with the merchant & product development team to ensure vision of product is achieved during the sourcing & production process

Work closely with the licensing team to submit and obtain licensor’s approvals/comments in a timely manner to ensure on time delivery; track approvals daily and logs approvals

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

3+ years product development experience in retail or wholesale working with overseas offices

Experience working on licensed product a plus; Eagerness to learn

       Highly organized, detail oriented, strong time management skills and excellent communication skills –     both written and verbal

Meets deadlines, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, anticipates change and maintains composure under pressure

 Passion and knowledge of pop culture and the licenses that Hot Topic, Box Lunch and Her Universe have

Team player – ability to adapt to a fast paced, ever-changing environment

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