What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Developer - Merch position at Motion Recruitment?
Our client, a well-known music entertainment company, is looking for someone to join their team as a Product Developer - Merch. This role is hybrid in New York.
*This is a 4-month W2 contract*
In this role, you will assist in executing merchandise needs for artist-specific e-commerce and touring campaigns.
What You Will Be Doing
- Assist in executing merchandise needs for artist-specific e-commerce and touring campaigns
- Manage timelines and schedules across cross-functional teams
- Negotiate and cost-engineer products to meet retail targets and margins
- Assist in overseeing pre-production timelines and compliance with product specifications
- Assist with managing supplier relationships and product integrity throughout the development process.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3 years of experience in apparel and accessories production or product development
- Diverse market experience across various apparel segments including men's, juniors, and children's wear
- Strong skills in cost negotiation with vendors and product engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Textile Science, Fashion Design, or a related field (Preferred)
- Music merchandise production experience is a plus
Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Salary : $35 - $40