Associate Producer

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How youll LEAD:

The Associate Producer will be a key member of the Famehouse team supporting production across E-commerce merchandise. This role will assist in managing the production lifecycle from product development through bulk delivery helping to ensure timelines quality and margin goals are met.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Product Development/Production and partners closely with Artist Management Creative and cross-functional teams to support the development and launch of new products across artist e-commerce platforms.

How youll CREATE:

• Support the end-to-end production process for apparel and accessory categories helping to ensure quality standards timelines and margin targets are met

• Assist in managing sampling with vendors and ensure product execution aligns with tech packs; provide clear detailed comments in partnership with Design and Management

• Partner with design development artist teams and planning to help track production timelines and key milestones

• Build and maintain vendor relationships; support costing conversations lead-time tracking and capacity planning

• Support production across both apparel and non-apparel (accessories and hard goods) categories

• Track and report on production KPIs (on-time delivery quality etc.) and flag risks or delays proactively

• Help troubleshoot production issues and identify solutions to meet deadlines

• Ensure compliance with company standards and product regulatory requirements in partnership with internal teams

• Assist in managing labeling approvals (care labels GSPR etc.)

• Partner with vendors and compliance teams to support product testing and quality standards

• Collaborate with logistics to help ensure smooth product flow and timely deliveries

• Maintain and update WIP reports to provide visibility to cross-functional partners

• Support both quick-turn and longer lead-time production projects

• Assist in reviewing reports and identifying exceptions in sourcing and development

• Partner with the E-Commerce Consumer Engagement team to support product launches with accurate product details and timelines

• Help track fabric and blank commitments

• Escalate potential risks or production issues to management in a timely manner

• Support sourcing efforts for new vendors and categories

• Travel as needed to support vendor relationships and production oversight

Bring your VIBE:

• 3 years of experience in apparel production product development or related field

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through

• Foundational experience in vendor communication and relationship management

• Exposure to apparel and/or non-apparel production (accessories hard goods a plus)

• Basic knowledge of fabrics garment construction and print techniques

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

• Familiarity with PLM systems or production tracking tools is a plus

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn

• Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams

• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic deadline-driven environment

• Eagerness to grow within production and merchandising

• Bachelors degree preferred

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial global organization where authenticity boldness creativity connection drive and insight arent just valuestheyre how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage

• Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services

• Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants

• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes spa treatments meal services travel and so much more (up to $720/year)

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions plus an additional UMG contribution

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

• 2-weeks paid Winter Break

• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Salary Range:

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.