Associate Manager, Production

HYBE AMERICAS; Santa Monica (CA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HYBE AMERICAS is seeking an Associate Manager, Production to turn artist merchandise plans into high-quality products across apparel, accessories, and collectibles. The role requires strong cross-functional production experience, ability to manage multi-round approvals, and vendor communications across global timelines.

The position emphasizes sourcing, planning, sample development, quality control, and logistics, with a focus on cost management, fandom insight, and collaboration with design,

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Sample Development & Product Realization: Lead the creation, revision, and approval of product samples across apparel, accessories, and collectibles.
• Quality Control & Product Compliance: Implement quality checkpoints throughout the development and manufacturing process.
• Cross-Functional Communication & Issue Resolution: Act as the production lead across internal teams and external partners, maintain clear proactive communication.
• Logistics, Shipping & Delivery Coordination: Manage in/outbound logistics with warehouse and freight forwarders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Connaissances

Cross-functional production

Project management

Communication skills

Bilingual Korean/English

K-pop fandom knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree in production/related field

Outils

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

HYBE AMERICAS, a subsidiary of HYBE Corp., is a leading global entertainment and media company at the intersection of music, film, television, technology, brands, culture and social good. HYBE AMERICAS drives innovation across the entertainment landscape through its diverse portfolio, including Blue Highway Records, the publishing company Big Machine Music and Quality Control Music in the U.S., and HYBE’s labels in Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market. The company represents a powerhouse roster of global artists spanning multiple genres and cultures. With headquarters in Los Angeles, HYBE AMERICAS creates synergistic opportunities for artists, businesses, and brands through its integrated approach to talent development, content creation, and technological innovation that transcends industries.

At HYBE, we believe in the power of music and foster a culture built on Passion, Autonomy, and Trust.

Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile and dynamic Associate Manager, Production 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 eCommerce 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.

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Salary Range

The salary range for this job is $80,000 to $90,000. This is a good faith effort at the time of posting. This range is base salary only and does not include benefits and any other compensatory components of the role.

Why Join Us

At HYBE America, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the voice and reputation of one of the most dynamic and innovative companies in global entertainment. You’ll work with some of the world’s most exciting artists and help tell the stories that define culture. We back our passion for music with benefits that take care of you, so you can bring your best to the work that inspires millions.

• 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

**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.**