
Associate Product Development Producer
Universal Music Group
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This is a Full Time Job
How you'll 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 you'll 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
• Bachelor's degree preferred
Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.