Apparel & Accessories Product Development Manager: F1 Apparel

Job description

Job Summary

WHO ARE YOU? Do you enjoy Formula 1? Then you’re in luck! THE ROLE Insomniac is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Apparel and Accessories Product Development Manager within our Formula 1 division to join the team. Will be responsible for leading all factory cost conversations, materials and trims, building and maintaining accurate BOM’s, maintaining costs in accordance with financial objectives, communicating adjustments and corrections to international and domestic vendors, suppliers, overseeing sampling, resolving any issues that may arise, and providing insight and feedback to the team. This is not a remote position and will require travel to be present in-office at the Henderson, NV location 3-4 days per week, and various event/office/warehouse locations as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Must have relationships and recommend new manufacturers in the apparel space.

Must have experience building yearly development schedules, always keeping development on track.

Develop products and review prototypes for quality, brand aesthetic and design intent that meets minimum order quantities and follows line plan Will lead cost 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

Must travel to factories to oversee all manufacturing QC and make sure factories are complying with proper audit policies.

Recruit, hire and onboard various team members and vendors

Special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

4-6 years+ experience in product development, design or production in garment manufacturing

Must have extensive knowledge of raw materials and garment construction

Extensive 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 leading a team and working with a PLM system

Proficient in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills both verbal and written and must be able to actively and attentively listen

Proven ability to network effectively

Must be able to travel 50% of time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments May work in drastic temperature climates Must be willing travel to work events during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas. We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Insomniac recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Insomniac may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority. Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

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