Production Manager

Production Manager

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Ceremony of Roses is an agile creative practice built to solve the commercial and creative challenges of the world's top artists. As Sony Music's merchandise partner, we serve a roster of global talentboth within and beyond the Sony ecosystem. We're defined by our commitment to product excellence, delivering products that are made to be kept, worn, and loved for years to come. Our best-in-class creative team delivers culture-leading, artist-specific collections that build artist brands beyond their music. Most importantly, we deliver customer excellence, embedding ourselves as an extension of each client's team, bringing transparency, accountability, and tailored support to every partnership.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Production Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of music merchandise production across live events, tours, and e-commerce channels. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the rhythm of the music industry, and can seamlessly manage timelines, budgets, and creative deliverables.

What You'll Do :

• Role model SMG's Global People Promise, Values and Behaviors in all that you do, helping to drive a sustainable high-performance culture within our business.
• The Production Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining production schedules, ensuring projects stay within budget and on deadline, and coordinating across account management, design, sourcing, and production teams. Key responsibilities include quality control, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and brand guidelines.
• Oversee all aspects of merchandise production for artists, tours, and special eventsfrom concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with artists, managers, creative teams, and vendors to ensure brand-aligned, high-quality merchandise.
• Manage production timelines, budgets, and logistics across multiple concurrent projects.
• Submit purchase orders and process invoices upon product shipment.
• Coordinate with tour directors and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and setup at shows.
• Source and negotiate with vendors, printers, and manufacturers to maintain quality and cost-efficiency.
• Track inventory, manage reorders, and ensure accurate reporting across all sales channels.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, rights, and brand guidelines.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide real-time solutions under pressure.

Who You Are :

What We Give You :

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership / union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Pay Range $70,000 - $80,000 USD