Made to Measure & Bespoke Production Assistant

Knatchbull (Prev. The Deck London); Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Knatchbull, based on Savile Row, London, is seeking a Production Assistant for MTM and Bespoke. You will support fabric and trim ordering, material planning, and production tracking across MTM and Bespoke projects.

The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in tailoring production processes, and the ability to coordinate with tailors, cutters, suppliers, and ateliers to ensure production-ready garments for fittings and events.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' MTM/Bespoke production coordination experience.
• Strong fabric and trim ordering experience.
• Understanding of tailoring construction and cloth behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fabric and trim ordering for MTM & Bespoke projects.
• Track production timelines and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain BOM alignment and fabric allocation sheets.
• Support trunk show planning and production readiness.

Skills

Excel

Documentation

Tailoring knowledge

Communication

Project management

Job description

Position: Production Assistant - Made to Measure & Bespoke

Location: Savile Row, London, UK

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Head of Production and Product Development

About the Role

The Production Assistant - MTM & Bespoke will support the structured execution of Made-to-Measure and Bespoke production, with primary responsibility for fabric and trim ordering, material planning, and production tracking.

This role will also support the development and rollout of Fit Garment projects and the expansion of MTM shirting and tailoring initiatives alongside the Line Manager.

The position requires strong organisational skills, material control discipline, and proactive coordination across tailors, cutters, suppliers, and ateliers.

Key Responsibilities

Fabric & Trim Ordering (Core Responsibility)

• Manage bulk fabric and trim ordering for MTM & Bespoke projects.
• Forecast material requirements based on live order pipeline.
• Issue and track purchase orders to mills and trim suppliers.
• Monitor delivery timelines and follow up proactively.
• Coordinate lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk approvals.
• Ensure BOM alignment before placing bulk orders.
• Maintain fabric allocation sheets to prevent shortages or overselling.
• Track cloth consumption and support cost awareness.

MTM & Bespoke Production Coordination

• Track production timelines for MTM & Bespoke orders.
• Monitor the critical path from order confirmation through delivery.
• Liaise with cutters, tailors, and external ateliers.
• Flag delivery risks and material shortages early.Support structured handover between sales, production, and QC.
• Ensure production documentation is complete and up to date.
• Maintain relationships with fabric mills and trim suppliers.
• Coordinate material timelines with Bespoke makers and ateliers.
• Resolve discrepancies in fabric deliveries.
• Monitor supplier reliability and eliminate recurring delays.

Trunk Show Preparation & Coordination

• Support Trunk Show preparation, including production planning, order readiness and coordination with the retail and tailoring teams
• Assist with Trunk show meetings, schedules and follow-up actions to ensure key deadlines are met.
• Assist with fit garment and the Trunk Show brunch book, ensuring both are accurate update and ready ahead of each event.

Inventory & Fabric Allocation

• Oversee cloth allocation for MTM & Bespoke orders.
• Maintain organized cloth and trim library.
• Monitor stock levels to prevent overselling.
• Support fabric usage analysis and reporting.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records for:
• POs
• Fabric allocation
• Development tracking
• Production status
• Update ERP/PLM systems accordingly.
• Provide regular material and production updates to Line Manager.
• Work closely with Tailors, Cutters, QC, and Client Services.
• Ensure garments are production-ready before fittings.
• Support trunk show readiness where required.

Ad Hoc Responsibilities

• Take on additional tasks or projects to support the MTM & Bespoke production team and company objectives.
• Perform any duties required by the line manager.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience

• 2-5 years' experience in MTM or Bespoke production coordination.
• Strong experience in fabric and trim ordering.
• Understanding of tailoring construction and cloth behaviour.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of tailoring production processes.
• Highly organised with strong planning ability.
• Excellent Excel and documentation skills.
• Strong communication across suppliers and tailoring teams.
• Commercial awareness of cloth costs and margin impact.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Why Join Us?

At Knatchbull, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to crafting high-quality garments that define modern luxury. This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and efficiency of our RTW production, ensuring excellence in every stage of the process.