Production Assistant - 408432

Atrium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days per week in office

Atrium Care Package available

Healthcare plans

Job summary

Atrium is hiring a Production Assistant to support apparel production across multiple retail and private-label accounts. You will work with Production, Design, Product Development, and Sales to manage orders, timelines, samples, and vendor communication from PO through final shipment.

The role favors highly organized, detail-oriented candidates who can manage multiple timelines in a fast-paced environment. 3-month temporary opportunity with in-office work four days per week.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in apparel production or related field.
• Experience communicating with overseas factories, vendors, or agents.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts, styles, SKUs, and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and prioritization ability.
• Proficiency with Outlook and Excel, strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production for open orders to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Track orders from PO to final shipment and shipping docs.
• Support production across multiple accounts and styles.
• Communicate with overseas factories, agents, and vendors on orders and timelines.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Sales, and Production to confirm specs.
• Assist with sample approvals and follow-up on items.
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders as needed.
• Maintain WIP reports and track multiple SKUs.
• Monitor deadlines and flag potential delays or issues.
• Ensure packaging, labeling, ticketing, and customer requirements are met.
• Organize and archive production samples.
• Assist with additional projects and day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Apparel production experience

Knowledge of garment industry

Factory/vendor communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking across SKUs

Detail-oriented

Outlook & Excel

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's in Fashion/ Apparel/ Merchandising or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Client Overview

Our client, a leading apparel company, is seeking a

Client Overview

Our client, a leading apparel company, is seeking a Production Assistant to support production across multiple retail and private-label accounts. This role will work closely with Production, Design, Product Development, and Sales teams to manage orders, timelines, samples, and vendor communication from purchase order placement through final shipment.

Salary/Hourly Rate

Up to $25/hr

Position Overview

The Production Assistant will support all aspects of apparel production across multiple accounts, styles, and SKUs. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple production timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities Of The Production Assistant

• Monitor production for open orders to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.
• Track orders from purchase order placement through final shipment and shipping documentation.
• Support production needs across multiple retail and private-label accounts.
• Communicate with overseas factories, agents, and vendors regarding production orders, samples, timelines, packaging, costing, and shipment status.
• Work closely with Design, Product Development, Sales, and Production teams to confirm product specifications and requirements.
• Assist with sample approvals and follow up on outstanding items.
• Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders as needed.
• Maintain detailed WIP reports and track multiple styles and SKUs.
• Monitor production deadlines and proactively communicate potential delays or issues.
• Ensure packaging, labeling, ticketing, and customer-specific requirements are followed.
• Organize and archive production samples.
• Assist with additional production projects and day-to-day responsibilities as needed.

Required Experience/Skills For The Production Assistant

• 1 - 3 years of apparel production experience.
• Knowledge of the garment/apparel industry and production process.
• Experience communicating with overseas factories, vendors, or agents.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts, styles, SKUs, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Production Assistant

• Experience working with major retail or private-label accounts.
• Experience with production WIP tracking and purchase orders.
• Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with sample approvals, packaging, labeling, and ticketing requirements.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Apparel, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• 3-month temporary opportunity.
• 4 days per week in the office.
• Opportunity to gain experience supporting multiple retail and private-label accounts.
• Collaborative, fast-paced apparel production environment.
• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).