Apparel Production Manager, F1 Apparel
Live Nation, Henderson, NV, United States
Job Summary
Do you enjoy Formula 1? Then you're in luck!
Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Apparel Production Manager to lead production for a high‑volume apparel division serving major retail accounts. In this leadership role, you will oversee the full production lifecycle from development through delivery, ensuring product quality, on‑time execution, and margin optimization across multiple large‑scale programs. This is not a remote position. This position reports into the SVP of Consumer Products.
Responsibilities
Oversee the full production lifecycle from development through delivery ensuring product quality, on‑time execution, and margin optimization across multiple large‑scale programs
Lead and manage the production calendar, ensuring all key milestones are met across multiple programs
Oversee vendor capacity planning and workload distribution to align with order volume and delivery timelines
Partner cross‑functionally with Graphic Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Sales to execute seasonal strategies
Negotiate cost, delivery terms, and production lead times with factories to achieve margin goals
Anticipate and resolve production challenges, identifying risks and implementing proactive solutions to maintain quality and deadlines
Track and approve lab dips, strike‑offs, trims, fit samples, and TOPs
Ensure all production and testing standards meet retailer compliance and packaging requirements
Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement in speed, cost efficiency, and product quality
Collaborate with Compliance and Logistics teams to ensure smooth handoff, booking, and delivery
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in apparel production, with a strong focus on private label or major retail / club programs
In‑depth knowledge of strict sustainability compliance, testing, and delivery requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and large seasonal orders simultaneously
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time‑management skills
Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management abilities
PLM experience required
Proficient in Excel and familiar with production calendars and costing tools
Experience managing or mentoring a team
Work Environment
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Work Authorization Applicants for employment in the U.S. 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.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.
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Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Apparel Production Manager to lead production for a high‑volume apparel division serving major retail accounts. In this leadership role, you will oversee the full production lifecycle from development through delivery, ensuring product quality, on‑time execution, and margin optimization across multiple large‑scale programs. This is not a remote position. This position reports into the SVP of Consumer Products.
Responsibilities
Oversee the full production lifecycle from development through delivery ensuring product quality, on‑time execution, and margin optimization across multiple large‑scale programs
Lead and manage the production calendar, ensuring all key milestones are met across multiple programs
Oversee vendor capacity planning and workload distribution to align with order volume and delivery timelines
Partner cross‑functionally with Graphic Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Sales to execute seasonal strategies
Negotiate cost, delivery terms, and production lead times with factories to achieve margin goals
Anticipate and resolve production challenges, identifying risks and implementing proactive solutions to maintain quality and deadlines
Track and approve lab dips, strike‑offs, trims, fit samples, and TOPs
Ensure all production and testing standards meet retailer compliance and packaging requirements
Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement in speed, cost efficiency, and product quality
Collaborate with Compliance and Logistics teams to ensure smooth handoff, booking, and delivery
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in apparel production, with a strong focus on private label or major retail / club programs
In‑depth knowledge of strict sustainability compliance, testing, and delivery requirements
Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and large seasonal orders simultaneously
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and time‑management skills
Strong negotiation and vendor relationship management abilities
PLM experience required
Proficient in Excel and familiar with production calendars and costing tools
Experience managing or mentoring a team
Work Environment
Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels & busy environments
Must be willing to work during evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
Work Authorization Applicants for employment in the U.S. 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.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Insomniac will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Insomniac also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Insomniac will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case‑by‑case basis.
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