At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about creativity and high performance. We're also passionate about Pop Culture...in case you hadn't noticed. We’re looking for an Associate Production Manager - BAGS to partner with our Director of Product Development in bringing music and pop culture inspired fashion to life.  Bag development & production takes a village, and you’re known as the one that’s able to bring it all together. The result: amazing product that our customers love.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Help support the development & production process from design handoff to finished product - develop and source materials and trims;
• Track PP/TOP samples from factory and log in samples as they arrive
• Coordinate comments between the design and artists to prepare to send to the factory
• Keep sample room organized and tidy
• Manage logging testing reports & approvals in our PLM system
• Apply knowledge to resolve issues in development/production and quality
• Work closely with the merchant & product development team to ensure vision of product is achieved during the sourcing & production process
• Work closely with the licensing team to submit and obtain licensor’s approvals/comments in a timely manner to ensure on time delivery; track approvals daily and logs approvals

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 3+ years product development experience in retail or wholesale working with overseas offices
• Experience working on licensed product a plus; Eagerness to learn
•        Highly organized, detail oriented, strong time management skills and excellent communication skills –     both written and verbal
• Meets deadlines, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, anticipates change and maintains composure under pressure
•  Passion and knowledge of pop culture and the licenses that Hot Topic, Box Lunch and Her Universe have
• Team player – ability to adapt to a fast paced, ever-changing environment

$68,000 - $72,000 a year