Global Merch Production Lead

HYBE AMERICAS; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Cross-functional production

Project management

Communication skills

Bilingual Korean/English

K-pop fandom knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in production/related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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,