Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Who we are:
Founded in 2001, super7® is the premier pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, toys and apparel based in san franciscoLed by designer brian flynn, super7® has harnessed the graphics, aesthetics and energy of his youthful obsession with science fiction, giant monsters, comic books, punk rock, skateboarding, robots and rebellion to build a unique and innovative business that crosses all categories and is not bound by traditional manufacturing boundaries.
What we are looking for:
Super7 is looking for a full-time, experienced product production manager to join our team of toy enthusiasts! the product production manager is responsible for managing the development and production of hard goods, soft goods and packaging from concept to delivery, on-time and on-budgetHumor and teamwork is key to our studio cultureWe have a small studio environment with about 25 core membersWe are looking for someone that is laid-back but organized, with strong leadership and communication skills, a strong team ethic, a sense of humor, and a self-starter ability to learn quickly and adapt as you goThe successful candidate will be a team player, working with the design, marketing, licensing and operations departments as well as many outside vendors and artistsCandidates with production experience in consumer goods preferredThis is a remote position.
About the responsibilities:
Manage projects from end-to-end by defining project scope, developing detailed project plans and milestones, managing budgets, schedules, etc.
Manage current and new vendor relationships: set expectations, negotiate costs, issue po’s, track deliveries, ensure quality control, and complete production
Ensure all products meet criteria: quality, price and on-time delivery
Function as a liaison point to keep all parties aware of the overall project impact in order to facilitate management decisions at the earliest possible time.
Communicate daily business/project issues, as well as the monitoring, tracking and reporting on project deliverables to ensure adherence to project plans.
Coordinate the hiring and expectation management outside contractors and vendors as necessary often in asia.
Coordinate and professionally communicate activity between designers, clients, vendors, licensors and management.
Submit all project stages through each licensor approval system, providing revision requests back to designers in a timely manner.
Own project status and resolve problems expeditiously.
Participate in meetings at the operational and project level and reports to leadership often.
About the qualifications:
+3 years of project management experience, preferably in-licensing and/or consumer good production
Exceptional written and verbal skills
Strong organizational skills with sharp attention to detail
Proficient computer skills, specifically excel and cloud-based databases, basic knowledge of adobe photoshopIllustrator indesign, stl a plus
Ability to negotiate and communicate with a positive attitude under tight deadlines
Self-starter with strong problem-solving, time management and analytical skills
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
Passion for toys and collectibles
Ideally located in the san francisco bay area, open to remote
Optional: ba/bs degree
