Mitchell & Ness is a globally recognised heritage sportswear brand known for its premium craftsmanship, authenticity, and deep connection to sports culture. Founded in 1904, the company has built its reputation by producing high-quality, officially licensed apparel that celebrates the history of major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. Renowned for its iconic throwback jerseys, vintage-inspired designs, and attention to detail, Mitchell & Ness blends timeless style with modern streetwear appeal.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This role plays a critical part in the successful delivery of seasonal product ranges, ensuring alignment with the critical path, commercial objectives, and overall product strategy. You will contribute to the development of consumer-focused assortments that resonate with partners, retailers, fashion focused consumers and fans.
Working cross-functionally with merchandising and product teams, you will support the end-to-end lifecycle of seasonal ranges—from initial concept through to final execution—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and on-time delivery. In addition to supporting broader team initiatives, you will take ownership of designated categories, independently managing their development and execution.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Product Data & Systems Management
- Own the creation, maintenance, and integrity of product data across all systems
- Ensure timely and accurate data input, validation, and ongoing updates
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather and complete required data inputs
- Manage system updates related to team ID changes, fashion trends, and product lifecycle adjustments
Product Range Execution
- Support the delivery of seasonal product line plans in line with critical path timelines
- Maintain accountability for product approvals, ensuring all milestones are tracked and met
- Drive follow-ups and actions from key merchandising calendar meetings
Imagery & Asset Coordination
- Manage the ordering, tracking, and approval of product imagery via Airtable
- Coordinate closely with US-based imagery teams to ensure timely delivery of assets
Project & Process Ownership
- Lead the end-to-end execution of key initiatives, including Hot Markets, Micro Moments, ISEPs, and Events
- Maintain and manage the overarching Hot Market calendar
- Coordinate MTO (Made-to-Order) handovers across relevant teams
Commercial & Market Insights
- Develop market, competitor, and consumer insight reports to support product and merchandising decisions
- Conduct benchmarking analysis and respond to ad hoc data requests
- Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Go-to-Market & Launch Support
- Support the creation and delivery of product launch materials, including catalogues, order forms and multi-currency price lists, key marketing styles, as well as assist with SMS gathering, showroom setup, and ongoing maintenance
Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
- Manage and update the Local Print Programme Tracker
- Provide proactive administrative and coordination support to the wider product team
- Contribute to cross-functional processes, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- Experience within a product management, merchandising, or product-led environment
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and self-manage workload
- Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities, with a data-driven mindset
- Confident communicator, capable of building credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborative approach, with a focus on teamwork and cross-functional alignment
- Ability to present ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proactive problem-solver with strong initiative and attention to detail
- Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to navigate change effectively
- Passion for product, with a strong understanding of consumer and category dynamics
- Strong interpersonal skills, including cultural awareness and active listening
- Energetic, self-motivated, and driven to deliver high-quality results
Mitchell & Ness is a globally recognised heritage sportswear brand known for its premium craftsmanship, authenticity, and deep connection to sports culture. Founded in 1904, the company has built its reputation by producing high-quality, officially licensed apparel that celebrates the history of major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. Renowned for its iconic throwback jerseys, vintage-inspired designs, and attention to detail, Mitchell & Ness blends timeless style with modern streetwear appeal.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This role plays a critical part in the successful delivery of seasonal product ranges, ensuring alignment with the critical path, commercial objectives, and overall product strategy. You will contribute to the development of consumer-focused assortments that resonate with partners, retailers, fashion focused consumers and fans.
Working cross-functionally with merchandising and product teams, you will support the end-to-end lifecycle of seasonal ranges—from initial concept through to final execution—ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and on-time delivery. In addition to supporting broader team initiatives, you will take ownership of designated categories, independently managing their development and execution.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Product Data & Systems Management
- Own the creation, maintenance, and integrity of product data across all systems
- Ensure timely and accurate data input, validation, and ongoing updates
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather and complete required data inputs
- Manage system updates related to team ID changes, fashion trends, and product lifecycle adjustments
Product Range Execution
- Support the delivery of seasonal product line plans in line with critical path timelines
- Maintain accountability for product approvals, ensuring all milestones are tracked and met
- Drive follow-ups and actions from key merchandising calendar meetings
Imagery & Asset Coordination
- Manage the ordering, tracking, and approval of product imagery via Airtable
- Coordinate closely with US-based imagery teams to ensure timely delivery of assets
Project & Process Ownership
- Lead the end-to-end execution of key initiatives, including Hot Markets, Micro Moments, ISEPs, and Events
- Maintain and manage the overarching Hot Market calendar
- Coordinate MTO (Made-to-Order) handovers across relevant teams
Commercial & Market Insights
- Develop market, competitor, and consumer insight reports to support product and merchandising decisions
- Conduct benchmarking analysis and respond to ad hoc data requests
- Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Go-to-Market & Launch Support
- Support the creation and delivery of product launch materials, including catalogues, order forms and multi-currency price lists, key marketing styles, as well as assist with SMS gathering, showroom setup, and ongoing maintenance
Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
- Manage and update the Local Print Programme Tracker
- Provide proactive administrative and coordination support to the wider product team
- Contribute to cross-functional processes, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- Experience within a product management, merchandising, or product-led environment
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and self-manage workload
- Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities, with a data-driven mindset
- Confident communicator, capable of building credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborative approach, with a focus on teamwork and cross-functional alignment
- Ability to present ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proactive problem-solver with strong initiative and attention to detail
- Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to navigate change effectively
- Passion for product, with a strong understanding of consumer and category dynamics
- Strong interpersonal skills, including cultural awareness and active listening
- Energetic, self-motivated, and driven to deliver high-quality results
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