[Remote] Apparel Product Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Confidential is a prominent DJ merchandise business looking for a detail-oriented Apparel Product Manager to support the production and rollout of merchandise for a DJ's brand. The role involves managing relationships with manufacturers, ensuring timely product launches, and coordinating multiple projects effectively. Responsibilities • Serve as liaison between the artist's team, clothing designers and manufacturers, managing art reputed company, proofs, and production issues • Manage domestic and international vendor relationships and negotiate costing/timelines • Select appropriate manufacturer for each item and provide art reputed company and project direction • Relay file issues to the designer for correction and flag manufacturer concerns back to the team with a recommended course of action • Provide size breakdowns for each production run based on historical sales data and prior orders • Promptly review and route proofs, test prints/embroideries, and sample photos for team approval • Check in proactively on project progress to prevent stalls • Maintain line sheets, Work in Progress document, and the merch tracker with all active projects, art deadlines, status changes, size breakdowns, and sample/bulk production tracking • Troubleshoot bottlenecks to ensure prototypes and final samples are delivered on schedule • Coordinate and plan upcoming merchandise drops with the team based on projected item completion • Advise on production timelines, working backward from the desired in-hand date to set clear deadlines • Monitor art and production progress as deadlines approach and flag timeline risks early • Advise on shipping method tradeoffs (sea vs. air) to help balance cost and speed for each drop • Assist in compiling product images, specs, size guides, and other assets needed for online product builds and collection launches • Facilitate and track distribution of physical samples for internal review, promo photography, and other needs • Prepare a detailed weekly recap email summarizing the status of all active projects • Prepare a prioritized list of items needing action ahead of the weekly team call Skills • 3-5 years of experience in product development, buying, or merchandising within the apparel industry • Basic understanding of garment construction, product costing, and retail math • Proficiency in reputed company Office (specifically Excel) • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent verbal/written communication for daily cross-functional and overseas collaboration • Comfortable working independently in a small, fast-moving remote team • Familiarity with apparel reputed company timelines and processes (screen printing, embroidery, cut & sew) • Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., reputed company) and product page builds • Understanding of import shipping methods (sea vs. air freight) Company Overview • This page is owned and operated by Viral Audience. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California US, US, with a reputed company of 51-200 employees. Its website is . Apply To This Job