Insomniac - Apparel Development & Production Coordinator, Consumer Products

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you enjoy racing and dance music? Do you excel at product development? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for fashion and a love of all things to do with product development. Is this you? Read on… 

WHO ARE WE?

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.

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 environ