CatFace is a YouTube entertainment company, home to a family of channels with over 25 million combined subscribers and an average of 300 million views per month. Our goal is to entertain our audience with fun, light-hearted narratives and content for general audiences. A vital part of our business is creating unique stories every week to keep our audience engaged. Visit our YouTube Channels aphmaugaming @AphmauShuki @AphmauFantasy @AphmauVlogging Websites www.aphmeow.com www.catface.com Instagram @aphmeow\_store About The Role We are looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Merchandise Manager to support our Director of Merchandise in managing the daily operations of product development, inventory, and e-commerce while experiencing extreme growth! This role will play a key part in ensuring the timely execution of product launches, convention activations, and long-term expansion initiatives. You’ll be instrumental in both operational management and creative ideation for new merchandise lines! What You’ll Do • Support the Director of Merchandise in overseeing daily merchandise production, coordinating with cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, tracking release timelines, and conducting research to inform product decisions. Ensure smooth execution across all stages of the merchandise workflow, from concept to delivery. • Assist the Director in managing cross-functional collaboration by providing support to key departments—including Art, Operations, and Product Development—as needed. Help ensure seamless communication, alignment, and execution across all teams involved in the merchandise pipeline. • Leveraging detailed milestone meeting timelines, sales analysis, and Visual Line plans—maintained by the Merch team—to inform strategic decision-making and ensure alignment across all product development functions. You will rely on these tools to anticipate resource needs, monitor progress against critical milestones, and drive cross-functional accountability at the organizational level to directly support our Director of Merch. • Proactively identify and resolve issues within the merchandise development and production process. Implement creative, practical solutions to overcome obstacles, maintain timeline integrity, and minimize disruptions across internal teams and vendor partners. Communication is key! • Ensure Merchandise teams maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation and effectively share key updates across cross-functional partners—including Art, Product Development, and E-Commerce & Operations. Foster clear communication and alignment to support timely execution and informed decision-making throughout the product lifecycle. • Collaborate on team initiatives to gain marketplace insights on inspiration trips, managing the calendar across the team. • Ensure alignment between merchandise offerings, the creative vision of the company’s leadership and the Aphmau brand! • Maintain high standards for product quality, consistency, and timeliness. • Troubleshoot merchandise and production issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors to identify and implement solutions. • Research, propose, and support the development and execution of merchandise-related growth initiatives—such as pop-up retail experiences, new product categories, or brand collaborations. • Jump into any stage of the production pipeline as needed to ensure deadlines and quality expectations are met. • Manage across departments to ensure product rollouts are well-communicated and integrated into content and marketing plans. What We’re Looking For • Bachelor's degree in merchandising, business, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in merchandise, product development, or apparel production. • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage a dynamic team through high growth. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Demonstrated expertise in managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, with a strong preference for experience collaborating with designers in a retail or consumer goods environment. • Proven ability to guide products from concept through development, launch, and post-launch performance. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization. Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to pivot as needed. • Experience with industry tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, and related platforms. • Experience planning and executing merchandise strategies for conventions or trade shows is a strong plus. • Willingness to relocate to Austin, Texas. What We Offer • Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits • 401(k) with company contribution • Flexible time off • Office lunches, snacks, and drinks • Monthly “Pets in the Office” days • Onsite fitness center • Annual learning stipend • Relocation assistance for those moving to Austin • Potential Bonuses-