Associate Production; Seasonal

Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile and dynamic Associate, Production (Seasonal) to join our team for a six month engagement with the potential for extension based on business needs. This position is critical to supporting the Production Team who turn HYBE artists’ creative merchandise plans into high-quality, deliverable products across apparel, accessories, and collectibles. The ideal candidate brings strong collaboration skills, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is comfortable assisting with multi‑round approvals and vendor communications across global timelines.

This is a temporary, full‑time seasonal position designed to support our production team during an upcoming period of high‑volume artist releases, tours, and project launches. While this role has a defined duration, you will be fully embedded in the HYBE America culture, working alongside our team to bring incredible artist merchandise to life. The position will be based in our Santa Monica office, with in‑person collaboration 3 days per week and remote work 2 days per week.

• Sourcing & Supplier Management:
  Assist with researching reliable suppliers, materials, and accessories for a wide range of merchandise categories. Monitor PO creation and ensure quality, compliance, and cost‑effectiveness across all partners.
• Production Planning & Scheduling:
  Maintain and update production timelines across concurrent projects. Coordinate materials flow, sampling rounds, and manufacturing milestones to meet deadlines. Flag potential delays to leadership.
• Sample Development & Product Realization:
  Coordinate the creation, revision, and routing of approvals for product samples across apparel, accessories, and collectibles. Facilitate feedback loops with designers, product strategists, and artist labels to ensure final products reflect creative intent, artist’s identity, technical feasibility, and customer standards.
• Quality Control & Product Compliance:
  Support quality checkpoints throughout the development and manufacturing process. Help with the review of materials, construction, packaging, and labeling to ensure adherence to HYBE standards, customer expectations, and safety regulations.
• Cross‑Functional Communication & Issue Resolution:
  Act as a production point of contact across internal teams (design, merchandising, artist labels, logistics) and external partners (suppliers, 3PLs). Maintain clear, proactive communication to resolve issues quickly and ensure smooth operations.
• Logistics, Shipping & Delivery Coordination:
  Support the production team in monitoring inbound/outbound logistics in partnership with warehouse and freight forwarders, ensuring timely and accurate delivery for tour, pop‑up, and eCommerce channels.
• Inventory & Cost Management:
  Track production inventory and monitor delivery accuracy. Analyze product costs and margins, support pricing strategies, and manage production budgets to protect profitability.
• Market/Fandom Awareness & Product Optimization:
  Stay informed on market trends, competitor goods, and consumer preferences. Share insights to support product development, sourcing decisions, and assortment improvements that strengthen fan engagement and business results.

• Bachelor’s degree in production, sourcing, merchandising, product development, or a related field.
• 3+ 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.

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The salary range for this job is $75,000-$80,000 annually. This is a good faith effort at the time of posting. This range is base salary only and does not include…