Product Development Manager, Apparel

Job Description

WHO ARE YOU?
Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at end-to-end product development? Then you're in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the development timelines. Is this you? Read on…

THE ROLE
Insomniac is looking for an experienced and solutions-driven Product Development Manager to lead the creation and execution of Insomniac's apparel and festival merchandise programs. This role is responsible for turning design concepts into high-quality, commercially viable products, overseeing development from initial concepts and designs.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of apparel production with a strong creative sensibility. They'll ensure that each piece we release not only meets cost, quality, and fit standards but also embodies the Insomniac spirit of innovation and self-expression. This position will report to the Head of Event Apparel & Merchandising. This is not a remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drive the end-to-end product development process across apparel and festival merchandise.
• Translate design intent into technical product specifications, ensuring feasibility and production readiness.
• Source, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships to align with cost, quality, and sustainability goals.
• Own development timelines and calendars, ensuring on-time approvals, samples, and production handoffs.
• Partner with Design, Merchandising teams to balance creative vision with commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with Production to manage sampling, fit sessions, and quality control checkpoints.
• Anticipate and resolve issues across fit, materials, construction, or delivery that could impact timelines.
• Knowledge of raw materials, construction, garment washes and print applications across woven and knit categories
• Research and introduce new materials, washes, trims, and production techniques that elevate product innovation
• Maintain accurate documentation across tech packs, BOMs, and development systems
• Ensure product aligns with brand standards, compliance requirements, and festival-ready durability
• Train and provide support in onboarding clients, vendors and partners when needed
• All other projects and initiatives as identified
QUALIFICATIONS
• 3–5 years of product development experience in apparel, streetwear, or lifestyle brands
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, materials, sourcing, graphic applications
• Proven experience managing vendor and factory relationships domestically and internationally
• Ability to manage multiple categories and timelines simultaneously with precision
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with project management tools (Asana, Airtable, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-first mindset
• Deep interest in music, fashion, and youth culture, particularly electronic music and festival communities
• Collaborative communicator who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location
• Must be able to work in open concept office space
Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by Insomniac for a visa.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-nekxm3-216-73-216-3-42 in your application.