Production Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Assist the Lead Fashion Designer in the apparel development and production workflow.

• Oversee the garment development process from initial designs and technical specifications to final production.

• Liaise with patternmakers, sample rooms, fabric suppliers, trim vendors, manufacturers, and other production collaborators.

• Monitor samples, revisions, approvals, purchase orders, production timelines, and delivery schedules.

• Evaluate samples and organize feedback regarding fit, construction, materials, color, trims, and finishing touches.

• Keep production documents updated, such as tech packs, bills of materials, size specifications, colorways, and revision notes.

• Assist in sourcing and ordering fabrics, trims, labels, packaging, and other components needed for garments.

• Track production milestones and identify any delays, quality concerns, supply issues, or cost challenges.

• Help ensure that garments conform to approved designs, specifications, quality benchmarks, and brand standards.

• Organize fit sessions, sample evaluations, approvals, and production transitions.

• Conduct or facilitate quality control inspections.

• Maintain comprehensive records of samples, materials, vendor details, costs, timelines, and production status.

• Support planning for inventory and availability of materials.

• Assist with costing, quantity planning, purchase orders, and budget management for production.

• Coordinate final product inspections, packing requirements, shipping details, and delivery timelines.

• Provide consistent production updates to the Lead Fashion Designer and relevant internal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in apparel production, garment manufacturing, fashion operations, or a similar field.

• Familiarity with the clothing production process, which includes sampling, fittings, patternmaking, grading, construction, and manufacturing.

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

• Capability to read and work with tech packs, garment specifications, measurement charts, and bills of materials.

• Keen attention to detail and the ability to spot inconsistencies in garments and production documents.

• Experience in communicating with factories, suppliers, sample rooms, and production vendors.

• Proficiency in managing multiple styles, deadlines, and stages of production at once.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in using spreadsheets, production tracking tools, and standard office software.

• Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of a Lead Fashion Designer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

• Employee discounts on company products.

• Collaborative and creative work environment.

• Health and wellness benefits.