Fashion Production Associate

New York Apparel Design; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion design company based in New York is seeking an entry-level production assistant to facilitate communication with factories and ensure timely delivery of apparel production. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and have proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This full-time role involves tracking production schedules, managing pricing records, and supporting internal teams to ensure accurate production details. Bilingual candidates in English and Chinese are a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with overseas factories.
• Well-organized, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of production processes, especially in apparel.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with factories to follow up on production schedules.
• Track production status and identify any issues.
• Request price quotations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organization

Data tracking

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Bilingual (English/Chinese)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Basic office software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Communicate with factories on a daily basis to follow up on production schedules and ensure orders are progressing as planned
• Track production status and proactively identify and resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery
• Request price quotations from factories, compare costs, and maintain accurate records
• Organize and update production-related documents, including pricing sheets and production records
• Assist with contract preparation, follow-up, and filing after prices and terms are confirmed
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure production details are accurate and aligned
• Support the production team with other related tasks as needed

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with overseas factories
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable with data tracking, pricing records, and documentation
• Basic understanding of production processes (apparel or manufacturing experience is a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic office software
• Responsible, proactive, and able to follow up independently
• Bilingual (English / Chinese) is a plus, but not required

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion