Production Manager
Core
Manage the end-to-end production of custom physical objects, merch, and brand experiences, translating creative designs into manufactured reality.
Role type
Senior Production Manager (Physical Products)
Builds
Custom merch, clothing, accessories, printed objects, packaging, gifts, and event materials
Domain
AI Safety / Brand Merchandising / Physical Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sourcing global manufacturers, negotiating with suppliers, managing production timelines and budgets, quality control of samples, understanding materials and construction methods, logistics and customs management
Preferred skills
Experience in fashion or industrial design, existing network of US/Europe/Asia manufacturers, garment production expertise, producing limited-edition or unusual products
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Source factories and workshops for custom items, request and compare quotes/prototypes, manage production from prototype to delivery, review samples for quality, handle shipping and customs, build a repeatable network of production partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC