Production Assistant - Handbags

G-III Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group is seeking a highly organized Production / Costing Assistant for our Handbags team in New York City. You will support costing and production activities, maintain cost data, coordinate with factories on pricing and ex-factory dates, and assist with sample tracking and invoicing.

You will work closely with internal teams, vendors, and overseas offices in a fast-paced fashion environment, leveraging strong analytical and organizational skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent professional work experience required.
• 2+ years of professional production experience in a high SKU-volume environment required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint preferred.
• Experience with AS400 preferred; willingness to learn and use the system required.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams, vendors, and overseas offices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain master costing charts and enter and update costing information in internal systems.
• Request factory pricing and cost breakdowns, assist with cost analysis, and communicate pricing updates to the Sales team.
• Coordinate with factories to secure the best available ex-factory dates.
• Assist with checking in and reviewing TOP samples, communicating comments, and maintaining sample logs.
• Utilize AS400 and Microsoft Excel to pull and analyze reports, update charts, and maintain accurate production and costing data.
• Submit factory invoices and maintain an accurate invoice log.
• Assist with special projects and additional production and costing initiatives as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Proactive problem solving

Collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Independent worker

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Excel

WebPDM

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PowerPoint

Job description

Production / Costing Assistant – Handbags

Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)

Department: Production – Handbags

Reports To: Senior Costing Manager

About G-III Apparel Group

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production / Costing Assistant to join our Handbags team. This role will support costing and production activities by maintaining accurate cost data, coordinating with factories on pricing and ex-factory dates, and assisting with sample tracking, reporting, and invoice processing.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with internal teams, vendors, and overseas offices in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain master costing charts and enter and update costing information in internal systems.
• Request factory pricing and cost breakdowns, assist with cost analysis, and communicate pricing updates to the Sales team.
• Coordinate with factories to secure the best available ex-factory dates.
• Assist with checking in and reviewing Top of Production (TOP) samples, communicating comments, and maintaining sample logs.
• Utilize AS400 and Microsoft Excel to pull and analyze reports, update charts, and maintain accurate production and costing data.
• Submit factory invoices and maintain an accurate invoice log.
• Assist with special projects and additional production and costing initiatives as needed.

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• A proactive problem-solver who can effectively manage costing and production-related tasks.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across internal departments, vendors, and overseas offices.
• A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A highly organized self-starter who can work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• A motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent professional work experience required.
• 2+ years of professional production experience in a high SKU-volume environment required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data manipulation, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint preferred.
• Experience with AS400 preferred; willingness to learn and use the system required.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams, vendors, and overseas offices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

The pay range for this position is: $26.44 – $28.85 per hour.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good‑faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., G-III Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.