Apparel Production Assistant

Relay Distribution; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunity

Job summary

SOON ProDev in Houston is seeking an Apparel Production Assistant (Part-Time) to support design and development workflows. You will coordinate projects, maintain production trackers, and ensure timely client updates while liaising with overseas partners.

The ideal candidate has apparel production experience, superb organization, and clear communication in a fast-paced environment. This role offers growth through increased hours and responsibilities within our production team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in apparel production, product development, sourcing, or manufacturing.
• Understanding of the apparel development process from sampling to bulk production.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update production trackers across all active client projects.
• Monitor project progress from initial development and sampling through bulk production.
• Track milestones, deadlines, sample revisions, approvals, and production timelines.
• Coordinate with the Head Designer to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Identify missing information and communicate delays to the team.
• Support day-to-day production operations and administrative tasks.

Skills

Apparel production

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent worker

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

Job description

SOON ProDev | $18/hour | Part-Time | Growth Opportunity | Houston, Texas

About SOON ProDev

Apparel Production Assistant (Part-Time)

SOON ProDev | $18/hour | Part-Time | Growth Opportunity | Houston, Texas

About SOON ProDev

SOON ProDev is a full-service apparel design, product development, and manufacturing company helping brands bring their products from concept to reality. From initial design and technical development to sampling, sourcing, and bulk production, we work closely with our clients and manufacturing partners to bring high-quality products to market.

We're a growing team looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Apparel Production Assistant to support our day-to-day production operations.

About the Role

As our Apparel Production Assistant, you'll work closely with our Head Designer to coordinate ongoing projects, maintain production trackers, communicate with clients, and help ensure that projects move efficiently through the development and manufacturing process.

This role is ideal for someone who has experience in apparel production or manufacturing, understands the product development lifecycle, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and clear communication are essential.

We're looking for someone who can take ownership of their responsibilities, stay ahead of project updates, and help keep our team, clients, and manufacturing partners aligned.

Key Responsibilities

Production Tracking & Coordination

• Maintain and update production trackers across all active client projects.
• Monitor project progress from initial development and sampling through bulk production.
• Track key milestones, deadlines, sample revisions, approvals, and production timelines.
• Coordinate with the Head Designer to ensure all project information is accurate and up to date.
• Identify missing information, potential delays, or production issues and proactively communicate them to the appropriate team members.
• Help keep internal production workflows organized and running efficiently.

Client Communication & Updates

• Provide clients with timely, professional updates on project status, timelines, and next steps.
• Follow up with clients regarding outstanding approvals, feedback, and project requirements.
• Ensure client feedback and requests are accurately documented and communicated internally.
• Assist in managing day-to-day client communications throughout the product development and production process.

Design & Production Support

• Work directly with the Head Designer to support multiple ongoing apparel projects.
• Assist with organizing technical specifications, sample feedback, revisions, and production documentation.
• Help coordinate information between the design team, clients, and overseas manufacturing partners.
• Ensure approved changes and production requirements are accurately reflected in project trackers and related documentation.
• Support general administrative and operational tasks related to apparel development and manufacturing.
  

Qualifications

Required

• Previous experience in apparel production, product development, sourcing, or manufacturing.
• Understanding of the apparel development process, including sampling, revisions, approvals, and bulk production.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets, Excel, or similar project-tracking tools.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team.

Preferred

• Experience working with overseas apparel manufacturers, particularly in China.
• Familiarity with tech packs, garment construction, fabrics, trims, and production terminology.
• Experience communicating directly with clients or managing production timelines.
• Previous experience with apparel production trackers or project management systems.
  

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is more than just task-oriented. The ideal candidate is proactive, communicates clearly, and takes pride in keeping projects organized.

You should be comfortable following up with clients, identifying gaps in information, and staying on top of multiple moving pieces without constant oversight.

Above all, we're looking for someone who wants to grow with a company and become an integral part of our production operations.

Compensation & Opportunity

• Pay: $18 per hour
• Schedule: Part-time
• Growth: Opportunity for increased hours, responsibilities, and advancement as the company continues to grow.