Insomniac - Apparel Development & Production Coordinator, Consumer Products

THE ROLE

Insomniac is seeking a highly motivated and proactive production development coordinator within our consumer products division to join the team. Will be responsible for developing 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 position is full time in person.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate daily correspondence and production coordination with overseas factories

Liaise cross-functionally with design, sales, technical design teams to ensure seamless workflow

Maintain and monitor time and action (T&A) calendars and production WIP reports, ensuring accuracy and timely updates

Track and follow up on all production orders to ensure on-time execution, proactively identifying and resolving delays

Ensure bulk deliveries meet retailer requirements, timelines, and quality standards; communicate updates promptly to the sales team

Coordinate with traffic and accounting to ensure timely payment releases and on-schedule goods arrival at the warehouse

Review and approve / comment on shipping marks, packaging layouts, hangtags, and other production-related materials

Ensure compliance label standards, including testing and packaging requirements

Leverage in-depth understanding of apparel production to anticipate and resolve fit, safety, and compliance challenges

Maintain timelines and WIP reports throughout all phases of development and production, both for vendors and in-house management

Coordinate the sample room organizational process

Issue, update, and track Purchase Orders (POs), maintaining accuracy and alignment with cost, lead times, and delivery targets

Maintain close communication with overseas vendors and internal cross-functional teams (Design, Tech, Merchandising, Logistics)

Facilitate the Time & Action (T&A) calendar, ensuring all production milestones are achieved

Track and follow up on bulk fabric approvals, trims, lab dips, fit samples, and TOPs

Collaborate with Logistics and Compliance to support smooth shipping and customs clearance

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in PLM and Google Sheet trackers

Support recruiting, hiring, training and onboarding various team members

Other special projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

3+ 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 Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

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

Proven ability to network effectively

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.