RTW Production & Product Development Assistant (Junior Level)

Knatchbull (Prev. The Deck London); Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Knatchbul l (Prev. The Deck London) is seeking a Production & Product Development Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the Ready-to-Wear production and development teams.

This role covers development through to final delivery, coordinating with suppliers, maintaining studio organization, and assisting with fittings, sampling, and product tracking. This is ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience in a luxury fashion brand.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in fashion production, product development, or studio assistant roles (internships accepted).
• Strong interest in garment production and technical processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and flexible, with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Good communication and collaborative teamwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of PLM or ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production tracking and order follow-ups.
• Help prepare purchase orders, packing lists, and production documents.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers to confirm delivery timelines and resolve small issues under supervision.
• Support in checking incoming deliveries, ensuring correct quantities and quality.
• Assist in preparing and updating fabric/trim swatches and development boards.
• Track sample progress and communicate updates to the Product Development team.
• Support fittings by preparing garments, taking fit notes, and organizing samples.
• Maintain technical packs, specs, and measurement charts for Knitwear styles.
• Keep a well-organized studio and sample area with fabrics, trims, patterns, and finished garments.
• Assist with preparing garments for fittings, showrooms, and presentations.
• Maintain tracking logs for shipments and returns.
• Provide general administrative support for cross-department projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Reports To: Head of Product Development & Production

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organized and motivated Production & Product Development Assistant to support the day‑to‑day operations of the Ready‑to‑Wear (RTW) Production and Product Development departments.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to learn about the production process within a luxury fashion brand — from initial development through to final delivery. The role involves coordination with suppliers, maintaining studio organization, and assisting with fittings, sampling, and product tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support

• Assist with production tracking and order follow‑ups.
• Help prepare purchase orders, packing lists, and production documents.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers to confirm delivery timelines and resolve small issues under supervision.
• Support in checking incoming deliveries, ensuring correct quantities and quality.

Product Development Support

• Assist in preparing and updating fabric/trim swatches, and development boards.
• Help track the progress of samples and communicate updates to the Product Development team.
• Support fittings by preparing garments, taking fit notes, and organizing samples.
• Ensure all sample information and fit comments are recorded accurately and archived.

Technical Development Support

• Assist in preparing and maintaining technical packs, specs, and measurement charts for Knitwear styles.
• Support fittings by taking accurate measurements, fit notes, photos, and updating documents accordingly.
• Maintain a well‑organized studio and sample area — including fabric swatches, trims, patterns, and finished garments.
• Support with preparing garments for fittings, showrooms, and presentations.
• Assist with keeping inventory of samples and coordinating their movement between departments or external partners.
• Help maintain sample rails, mannequins, and general studio tidiness.

Quality & Logistics

• Support the team in basic quality control checks on samples and bulk garments.
• Assist in coordinating deliveries and collections with couriers.
• Maintain tracking logs for shipments and returns.

Cross‑Departmental Projects

• Provide general administrative and coordination support for special projects across RTW, Product Development, and Production.
• Assist in preparation for retail launches, photoshoots, and internal presentations.

Skills & Requirements

• Ideally 1–2 years’ experience in a fashion production, product development, or studio assistant role (internships accepted).
• A strong interest in garment production and technical processes.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and flexible, with a hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); knowledge of PLM or ERP systems is a plus.
• A positive attitude and willingness to take on a variety of studio and administrative tasks.

Why Join Us

You will gain hands‑on experience in both production and product development, working closely with senior team members and external suppliers. This role offers a chance to learn the complete process of creating a luxury RTW collection — from concept to delivery — while developing essential organizational and coordination skills within a supportive, fast‑paced environment.