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Riddell · 2 hours ago

Associate Product Manager - Apparel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$78K/yr - $90K/yr

1+ years exp

Riddell is a premier designer and developer of football helmets and protective sports equipment. The Associate Product Manager – Apparel supports the strategy, development, and execution of Riddell’s apparel product line, managing the full product lifecycle and ensuring brand consistency and strong commercial results.

Sporting Goods

Responsibilities

Assist in building seasonal apparel line plans across performance, fan, and lifestyle categories

Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and trend reviews to inform product briefs

Support creation of tech packs, design specifications, and sample requests for vendors and designers

Track sample status, fit sessions, revisions, and approvals; maintain organized development files

Ensure apparel aligns with Riddell’s brand guidelines, sport heritage, and quality expectations

Communicate daily with suppliers, decorators, and manufacturers on timelines, samples, costing, and revisions

Assist with costing, negotiating minimums, and validating all trims, materials, and embellishments

Monitor quality concerns and coordinate testing, feedback, and resolution with QA teams

Help merchandise apparel collections across DTC, team stores, and wholesale partners

Partner with Site Merchandising and eCommerce Sales teams to optimize online apparel presentation (imagery, content, categories)

Track product performance by category, style, and channel; recommend adjustments to assortment or inventory

Support SKU management, line architecture, and lifecycle planning (launch, carry-over, end-of-life)

Prepare and manage all GTM materials including product sheets, sales decks, and marketing briefs

Ensure pricing, product info, and assets (images, descriptions) are accurate and delivered to eCommerce and Marketing teams

Coordinate product launch timelines with Digital Commerce, Marketing, and Operations

Support campaign planning around key sports moments — preseason, in-season drops, holiday, playoffs

Work closely with: Product Design – to align on specs and revisions

Marketing – on storytelling, imagery, and seasonal campaigns

Digital Commerce – for launches, sales performance, and customer insights

Inventory/Planning – for forecasting, replenishment, and purchasing

Operations/Decorators – ensuring embroidery and customization meets timelines

Partner with CX to address apparel-specific customer feedback and quality insights

Qualification

Apparel product developmentMerchandisingProject managementMarket researchVendor coordinationInterest in sportsCommunicationCollaboration skillsAttention to detail