Premier Press is one of the largest creative production companies on the West Coast, working with some of the most recognizable brands from around the world. If you’re someone who’s a self-starter, detail oriented and motivated to learn, this could be a great opportunity to work at an exciting and growing company. Visit our website to see our great work! http://www.premierpress.com

Our Mission: Bring order to the chaos of creative production and distribution, making it easy to bring your brand to life.

Our Vision: Create a world free from dull marketing.

Our Values:

· Go Beyond

· Discover New Ways & Ideas

· Respect Ourselves, Each Other, and Our Community

· Deliver the Best Client Experience

Job Title: Merchandise & Apparel Project Manager

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: DOE

Reports to: Merchandise & Apparel Manager

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am- 5pm (occasional evenings/weekends as needed) 

Location: In-Office (no remote), 5000 N Basin Ave., Portland, OR 97217 

Benefits

• Health insurance (100% employer-paid premiums)
• Basic Life Insurance (employer paid)
• Dental & Vision Insurance (low-cost premium)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mass-Transit Reimbursement Program helps employees save on commuting costs
• 401k with annual profit sharing
• Paid Time Off, increases with tenure
• Paid Holidays
• On-the-Job training w/growth opportunities

General Summary: The Merchandise & Apparel Project Manager supports the execution of branded merch and apparel projects for Premier Press clients. This role works closely with sales, creative, sourcing, and production teams to help ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in learning apparel production, promotional merchandise sourcing, and project management.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

Project Management

• Assist in managing multiple merchandise and apparel projects from concept through delivery.
• Help maintain production timelines and track project milestones.
• Support sales teams by helping translate client needs into production details.
• Facilitate regular client meetings; deliver clear presentations on project statuses. 
• Assist with tracking pricing, budgets, and basic cost details.

Apparel & Merchandise Production

• Help source apparel and promotional products through approved vendors.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Coordinate basic decoration methods such as screen printing, embroidery, and heat transfer.
• Work with design teams to prepare artwork for production.
• Review proofs and samples for accuracy and flag any issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support communication between sales, creative, production, and fulfillment teams.
• Provide updates on project status and timelines.
• Assist with projects tied to marketing campaigns and client initiatives.

Vendor & Production Support

• Help maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Request quotes, track lead times, and follow up on orders.
• Assist in monitoring inventory and production schedules.

Fulfillment & Distribution

• Help coordinate kitting, packing, and shipping of merchandise.
• Support company stores, employee programs, and event distribution.
• Track shipments to ensure timely delivery.

Other duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibility. 

Required Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in apparel, promotional products, print, or a related field (or relevant internship experience).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and willingness to collaborate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to apparel decoration or promotional products.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools (ASI, SAGE) is a plus but not required.
• Experience in a production, print, or marketing environment is helpful.

Core Competencies:

• Organization and time management.
• Communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Willingness to learn production processes.

Additional Details 

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and push carts. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Alcohol and Drug-Free Policy: We are an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of background checks and drug screenings.  (While we prohibit impairment on the job, our policy does not restrict lawful, off-duty marijuana use.)

EEO: Premier Press provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any time without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.