Insomniac - Sr. Apparel and Accessories Product Development Manager, Racing and Festival

Live Nation • Henderson, NV

396d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Product Developer at Insomniac will play a crucial role in the festival division, focusing on product development, material sourcing, and vendor management. This position requires a blend of creativity and analytical skills to ensure that products meet quality standards and align with brand aesthetics while adhering to financial objectives. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and project management.

Requirements

• 7-9 years+ experience in product development, design or production in garment manufacturing
• Knowledge of raw materials and garment construction
• Experience working and communicating with domestic and international manufacturers
• Proven ability to provide leadership, supervision and direction to peers through development process
• Ability to demonstrate capabilities through a costing exercise
• Familiarity with a product lifecycle management system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong communications skills both verbal and written and must be able to actively and attentively listen
• Proven ability to network effectively

Responsibilities

• Develop products and review prototypes for quality, brand aesthetic and design intent that meets minimum order quantities and follows line plan
• Lead negotiations with international and domestic and local factories and vendors through product lifecycle i.e., costing, time and action, minimums, etc.
• Meet product development milestones and deadlines with pre-production tracking and reporting
• Provide costing rollups for brand or classification at final cost
• Analyze and leverage company reports to review business, category needs and trends
• Partner with Creative Director to refine seasonal concepts, color pallets and materials
• Create technical packages and specifics
• Manage the approval process of all items in development
• Create cost sheets for all inventoried items
• Maintain timelines and WIP reports throughout all phases of development and production, both for vendors and in-house management

Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed