Associate Production Manager

Hot Topic

Associate Production Manager collaborating with Product Development team on fashion inspired by music and pop culture. Overseeing production processes to ensure timely and quality delivery of products.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeCity of Industry • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage production process from design handoff to finished product - develop and source fabrics, yarns, and trims; obtains approvals for fabric, lab dip, and trims, ensure tech pack turnovers to sourcing partners; troubleshoot and come up with options 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 & updating them regularly on deliveries and production issues
Partner with internal teams like import, vendor relations, and traffic teams to ensure inbound merchandise is properly coordinated for on time delivery
Work closely with the licensing team to obtain licensor’s comments in a timely manner to ensure on time delivery
Work with overseas vendors to monitor development and on time delivery
Source & start up new factory relationships; negotiate appropriate costs and deliverables with sourcing partners to ensure best margin and quality are achieved for our customers!

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years product development experience in retail or wholesale working with overseas offices
Experience working on licensed product a plus
Organized, great communicator and detail oriented, proficient in Excel
Well versed in reviewing garment test reports
Sourcing, manufacturing and costing wizard. You work your magic so much, they call you the Harry Potter of PD & Production
An up-to-date point of view on the latest trends & strategies in sourcing & production
Negotiation is your middle name
Some travel may be required
Team player - you thrive in a team environment and are comfortable giving, and receiving, honest, direct, feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Fashion Hot Topic is a retailer known for offering a wide variety of pop culture-themed apparel, accessories, and collectibles. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in alternative fashion and merchandise related to music, movies, TV shows, and other beloved franchises. With over 630 store locations across the U. S. and Canada, Hot Topic serves as a hub for fans of comics, bands, anime, and more, offering everything from graphic tees and Funko Pops! to band shirts and cosplay accessories. Its online and physical stores are a go-to destination for those passionate about pop culture and fan merchandise. Associate Production Manager 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 City of Industry – Hybrid 💵 $62k - $72k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 🍿 Producer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Manage production process from design handoff to finished product - develop and source fabrics, yarns, and trims; obtains approvals for fabric, lab dip, and trims, ensure tech pack turnovers to sourcing partners; troubleshoot and come up with options 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 & updating them regularly on deliveries and production issues
Partner with internal teams like import, vendor relations, and traffic teams to ensure inbound merchandise is properly coordinated for on time delivery
Work closely with the licensing team to obtain licensor’s comments in a timely manner to ensure on time delivery
Work with overseas vendors to monitor development and on time delivery
Source & start up new factory relationships; negotiate appropriate costs and deliverables with sourcing partners to ensure best margin and quality are achieved for our customers! 🎯 Requirements
3+ years product development experience in retail or wholesale working with overseas offices
Experience working on licensed product a plus
Organized, great communicator and detail oriented, proficient in Excel
Well versed in reviewing garment test reports
Sourcing, manufacturing and costing wizard. You work your magic so much, they call you the Harry Potter of PD & Production
An up-to-date point of view on the latest trends & strategies in sourcing & production
Negotiation is your middle name
Some travel may be required
Team player - you thrive in a team environment and are comfortable giving, and receiving, honest, direct, feedback Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

product developmentsourcingmanufacturingcostinggarment test reportsnegotiationfabric sourcingyarn sourcingtrims sourcingtech pack management

Soft Skills

organizedgreat communicatordetail orientedteam playerfeedbackproblem solvingcollaborationadaptabilitytime managementtrend awareness