We’re Hiring: Production & Operations Manager
Asthmatic Kitty Records is seeking a Production & Operations Manager to join our team. This role involves managing the production of our physical releases and supporting various label operations. We’re looking for someone with demonstrated experience preparing music products for manufacturing, plus working knowledge of label operations. You should be highly organized, a good communicator, and comfortable working autonomously within defined parameters.
Here’s some of what you’d do:
- Production Management
- Oversee manufacturing of physical products (vinyl, CDs, t-shirts, posters and other merchandise) through vendor partnerships
- Manage digital and physical release workflows, including file preparation and timeline coordination
- Maintain production schedules and budgets in collaboration with leadership
- eCommerce & Product
- Handle product data management, inventory tracking, and sales analysis
- Oversee customer service operations and D2C fulfillment partnerships
- Support product setup and coordinate with distribution partners
- Label Assistance
- Support project management across various systems and coordinate with external partners
- Provide administrative support and maintain operational systems
- Facilitate information flow and reporting
Qualifications:
- 4+ years experience overall in music industry operations, distribution, or label services preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience preparing audio masters and art files for physical production (vinyl, CDs, t-shirts, posters and other merchandise) with working knowledge of manufacturing terminology, specs, and production workflows
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with experience preparing art files for print, meeting proper color, resolution, and formatting specifications
- Experience reviewing and approving print proofs to ensure color accuracy, layout consistency, and overall quality before final production
- Strong coordination and execution skills with ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with project management software such as Asana and Airtable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with artists, vendors, and team members
- Experience with music metadata management (ISRC, UPC, distributor requirements) preferred
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, bandcamp) and inventory management
- Basic content creation skills (graphic design, copywriting)
- Comfortable working in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
Desired Skills:
- Sharp eye for detail and knack for identifying problems before they escalate
- Self-motivated and independent worker who is also collaborative and responsive to direction
- Has systems in place to manage their own time and switch between tasks efficiently
- Thrives working within defined processes and systems, but also brings a proactive and creative mindset when they see opportunities for improvement
- Natural self-teacher with enthusiasm for learning new things
- Always meets deadlines
We believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team. If you think you could do this job well, please apply even if you don’t check every single box. This is a great opportunity for someone who understands the technical side of making records and is ready to apply those skills across the full spectrum of label operations—from manufacturing through eCommerce, distribution, and project management.
This is a fully remote position, preferably US-based, ideally in Central or Eastern time zones, although all are welcome to apply. You’ll report directly to the Managing Director and work closely together to keep things running smoothly.
Benefits:
- Fully remote with flexible schedule
- Healthcare and Internet stipends
- Company computer provided
- Flexible PTO policy
Salary Range:
$70,000-80,000 USD
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume and answer a few questions at this link.