Production Assistant - Design

Chrome Hearts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Chrome Hearts is seeking a Production Assistant to support product development from concept to production. The role requires meticulous organization, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

You will coordinate materials, packaging, and shipping documentation, maintain sample libraries, and assist in creating swatch cards and cost sheets. A detail-oriented teammate with logistics experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant work experience in product development or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience with textiles/apparel or product-based industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pull and organize materials needed for product development.
• Prepare accurate packing lists, create commercial invoices and other required shipping documentation.
• Coordinate and track shipments.
• Monitor shipment status and follow up on delays or issues.
• Track and label samples throughout the product development process.
• Track sample WOs and photograph samples.
• Maintain an organized visual sample library.
• Monitor projects and ensure they progress on schedule.
• Maintain accurate inventory tracking records.
• Assist with packaging development and communicate packaging requirements to vendors.
• Create product item order spreadsheets and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Photography

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Production Assistant to support the product development process from initial concept and sample development through production.

This role will work closely with the product development team to ensure samples, materials, packaging, purchase orders, and product information are accurately tracked and managed. The ideal candidate is someone who can stay organized while managing multiple projects and deadlines and who takes pride in accuracy, follow-through, and attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Shipping & Logistics

• Pull and organize materials needed for product development.


• Prepare accurate packing lists, create commercial invoices and other required shipping documentation.


• Coordinate and track shipments.


• Monitor shipment status and follow up on delays or issues.


• Track and label samples throughout the entire product development process, from initial development to PPS ready.


• Track sample team WOs


• Photograph samples and maintain an organized visual sample library.


• Monitor projects and ensure they are progressing according to schedule.


• Maintain accurate inventory tracking records.

Packaging Development

• Assist with packaging development. Communicate packaging requirements and specifications to vendors. Track packaging projects and ensure deadlines are met.

Item & Order Spreadsheets

• Create product item order spreadsheets. Ensure spreadsheets are accurate and follow process through product development department.

Swatch Cards & Cost Sheets

• Assist in creating and maintaining product swatch cards.


• Organize and label fabric, material, color, and other product swatches.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience in product development, purchasing, production, operations, packaging, or a related field.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Microsoft Excel.


• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.


• Strong follow-up and time-management skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.


• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, purchase orders, shipping documentation, and product information.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Ability to accurately maintain detailed records and documentation.


• Photography skills or experience photographing products/samples is a plus.


• Experience in textiles, apparel, home goods, or a related product-based industry.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) matching


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.