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HYBE America

Associate Production Manager

HYBE America, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403

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Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile and dynamic Associate Production Manager to join our team. This position is critical to turning HYBE artists’ creative merchandise plans into high-quality, deliverable products across apparel, accessories, and collectibles. The ideal candidate brings strong cross‑functional production experience, thrives in fast‑paced environments, and is comfortable managing multi‑round approvals and vendor communications across global timelines. Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Supplier Management: Identify and secure reliable suppliers, materials, and accessories for a wide range of merchandise categories. Evaluate vendor performance, negotiate terms, manage PO, and ensure quality, compliance, and cost‑effectiveness across all partners. Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop and manage production timelines across concurrent projects, aligning with merchandising strategies and artist release schedules. Coordinate materials flow, sampling rounds, and manufacturing milestones to meet deadlines. Sample Development & Product Realization: Lead the creation, revision, and approval of product samples across apparel, accessories, and collectibles. Facilitate feedback loops with designers, product strategists, and artist labels to ensure final products reflect creative intent, artist’s identity, technical feasibility, and customer standards. Quality Control & Product Compliance: Implement quality checkpoints throughout the development and manufacturing process. Monitor materials, construction, packaging, and labeling to ensure adherence to HYBE standards, customer expectations, and safety regulations. Cross‑Functional Communication & Issue Resolution: Act as the production lead across internal teams (design, merchandising, artist labels, logistics) and external partners (suppliers, 3PLs). Maintain clear, proactive communication to resolve issues quickly and ensure smooth operations. Logistics, Shipping & Delivery Coordination: Manage in/outbound logistics in partnership with warehouse and freight forwarders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery for tour, pop‑up, and e‑Commerce channels. Oversee packaging specs, shipping documents, and customs compliance where applicable. Inventory & Cost Management: Track production inventory and monitor delivery accuracy. Analyze product costs and margins, support pricing strategies, and manage production budgets to protect profitability. Market/Fandom Awareness & Product Optimization: Stay informed on market trends, competitor goods, and consumer preferences. Use insights to support product development, sourcing decisions, and assortment improvements that strengthen fan engagement and business results. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in production, sourcing, merchandising, product development, or a related field. 5+ years of experience within fashion, music, entertainment, or fandom‑driven consumer products. Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English is preferred. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom) is required. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and external partners. Deep understanding of K‑pop fandom cultures and its impact on artist‑branded merchandise. Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $90,000. This figure represents base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensatory components. Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company 401(k) match up to 5% Flexible paid time off FSA Life insurance Wellhub membership that gives you access to gyms and fitness studios Excellent parental leave policies Equal Opportunity Statement

HYBE America is an equal opportunity employer, and more than that, actively strives to build and nurture a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team. We celebrate differences and screen for shared values and cultural fit. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 직무 Summary

회사 IP 콘텐츠와 연관된 다양한 상품 (의류, 잡화, 봉제상품 등)에 대해 품질기준을 수립하고, 생산 일정, 제조처 관리 및 고객 대응을 실행합니다. 회사가 추구하는 방향성, 아티스트 및 음악 컨셉, 고객 및 시장의 트렌드와 니즈 등을 바탕으로 완성도 높은 제품이 시장에 출시되고 판매 후 고객 만족이 될 수 있도록 유관 부서 및 협력 업체들과 긴밀하게 협력합니다. 생산MD 담당자로서 빠른 실행력과 품질표준체계 구축, 제조과정 관리 및 고객 불만/불량 유형 등을 분석하여 지속적인 제품 제조과정과 품질수준 개선에 기여합니다. 주요 업무책임

다양한 제품군에 적합한 공급사, 소재, 부자재 소싱부터 샘플 개발, 생산 일정 수립 및 자재 흐름, 제작 마일스톤 전반 운영 내부 유관부서 및 외부 공급사와의 원활한 커뮤니케이션 및 이슈 대응 투어, 팝업, 이커머스 유통을 위한 납품 일정 및 물류(입출고, 통관) 전반 관리 생산 공정 관리 및 품질 관리/구매, 원가 관리/ERP 시스템 운영 품질 기준 및 법적 규제에 부합하는 품질관리 체계 운영 CS 프로세스 및 기준 구축, CS협력업체 및 제조협력업체 관리 시장 및 팬덤 동향 조사, 경쟁 상품 벤치마킹을 통한 상품 개선 및 전략적 제안 주요 업무환경

HYBE America의 로스앤젤레스(Santa Monica) 오피스에서 근무하는 미국 현지 기반의 포지션이며, 주 4회 출근·주 1회 재택인 하이브리드 근무 형태 아티스트 활동 스케줄 및 프로젝트 진행 상황에 따라 업무 집중도가 탄력적으로 변화함 한국 본사 및 글로벌 벤더와의 협업 빈도가 높음 다양한 파트너와의 긴밀한 협업 및 난이도 높은 커뮤니케이션

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