Production Assistant

Zimmermann; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Tailored development plans

Generous employee discounts

Career progression within a global org

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

ZIMMERMANN is seeking a Production Assistant to join our Production team in Sydney. You will provide hands‑on coordination and administrative support across the production cycle, helping our collections progress accurately and efficiently from sample stage through to delivery.

You will support the daily movement of samples and parcels, maintain accurate information across PLM and AP21, and assist with accessories, supplier follow‑up, testing and production administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion production or production administration is preferred.
• Strong organisational and tracking abilities are essential.
• Experience with PLM and AP21 or similar systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing parcels and shipments in partnership with Production Coordinators.
• Maintain PLM and AP21 records, update trackers, and manage work‑in‑progress data.
• Support Salesman Sample activities, sample packs, and fit sample coordination with Design and Production.
• Coordinate Range accessories, supplier follow ups, and communicate potential issues to Production.
• Assist with testing, liability receipting, trims archives, and general production administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical accuracy

Education

Fashion/Production/Textiles qualification or equivalent

Tools

PLM

AP21

Microsoft Office

Job description

ZIMMERMANN is a global luxury fashion brand, founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Renowned for its signature approach to sophisticated femininity, distinctive prints, and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand is present across Australia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

Nicky Zimmermann’s creative vision and Simone Zimmermann’s strategic leadership have formed the foundation of the brand’s success. Their partnership – balancing design innovation with strong commercial direction – remains central to ZIMMERMANN’s identity and growth.

Today, ZIMMERMANN continues to redefine modern luxury with collections that celebrate self-expression. Grounded in Australian sun‑soaked optimism, the brand resonates with women around the world. Our global teams are united by a shared commitment to creativity, quality, and evolving the brand with integrity and purpose.

At ZIMMERMANN, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to empowering talented individuals to build meaningful careers within an inclusive, collaborative, and forward‑thinking environment – where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated, and individuality is valued.

The Opportunity

ZIMMERMANN is seeking a Production Assistant to join our Production team in Sydney. In this role, you will provide hands‑on coordination and administrative support across the production cycle, helping our collections progress accurately and efficiently from sample stage through to delivery.

You will support the daily movement of samples and parcels, maintain accurate information across PLM and AP21, and assist with accessories, supplier follow‑up, testing and production administration.

This opportunity is ideal if you are motivated by fashion production, organisation, detail and collaboration, and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy and timely follow‑through are essential.

As Production Assistant you will combine systems administration with practical sample and accessories coordination, working closely with the Production, Design, Quality Assurance, Warehouse and Accounts teams, as well as external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

As Production Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating incoming and outgoing parcels, distributing deliveries across the team and arranging daily shipments in partnership with Production Coordinators and the Range Production Manager.
• Managing shipping samples by maintaining arrival lists and PLM work‑in‑progress records, checking barcodes in AP21, coordinating Quality Assurance review, and progressing approved samples to the warehouse.
• Maintaining accurate production information across PLM and AP21, including work‑in‑progress updates, supplier and Bill of Materials details, purchase orders, barcode reports and system integrations.
• Supporting Salesman Sample activities, including preparing sample packs, updating trackers, organising and pressing samples, and coordinating fit samples with Design and Production.
• Coordinating Range accessories by maintaining reports and standards, supporting bookings, following up PPS and shipping sample approvals, confirming supplier delivery dates, and communicating potential issues to Production.
• Supporting accessories testing, liability receipting, supplier payments, trim archives, seasonal trackers, spreadsheets and other production administration as required.

What You Will Bring

To succeed in this position, you will bring:

• A qualification in Fashion, Production, Textiles or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Some experience in fashion production, product development, supply chain administration or a similar coordination role is preferred.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and product or enterprise systems; experience with PLM and AP21, or comparable platforms, will be advantageous.
• Strong administrative and numerical accuracy, with the ability to maintain detailed trackers, purchase orders, invoices and product information.
• Excellent organisation and follow‑through, with the ability to manage changing priorities and meet seasonal production deadlines.
• Clear communication and relationship‑building skills, with a proactive approach to working across internal teams and external suppliers.
• A practical interest in garment production, accessories, trims, samples and the end‑to‑end fashion production cycle.

Why Join ZIMMERMANN?

• Flexible work options that support balance and wellbeing
• Access to tailored development plans and learning opportunities
• Generous employee benefits and product discounts
• Clear pathways for career progression within a global organisation
• A collaborative, high‑performing, and inclusive team culture

ZIMMERMANN is an equal opportunity employer. We assess all applicants based on their individual capabilities, experience, and qualifications and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know at the time of application so we can assist you throughout the recruitment process.