Production Assistant, Swim

ShortList AI; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ShortList AI is seeking a Production Assistant to support the Tabacaru swim collection in Los Angeles. You will help track samples, fittings, development status, calendars, and deliveries, while coordinating with vendors and internal teams to keep development on track.

Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple timelines. A passion for swimwear and product quality is essential, with strong spreadsheet skills for meticulous tracking and records.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of production or fashion development experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to keep multiple timelines and tasks moving
• Clear communication and follow-through
• Interest in swimwear, fashion, fit, and product quality
• Comfortable with spreadsheets and detailed tracking
• Based in Los Angeles

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production needs for the swim collection
• Track samples, fittings, development status, calendars, and deliveries
• Assist with vendor communication and internal follow-up
• Maintain records across product details, development notes, timelines, and approvals
• Support fit and development processes with organization and accuracy
• Help monitor launch readiness and flag delays or issues early
• Assist with quality control and production follow-through

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Timeline management

Spreadsheet proficiency

Multitasking

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Production Assistant, Swim to support the ongoing development and production of the Tabacaru swim collection.

This role will work closely with the team on sample tracking, production coordination, fittings, vendor communication, and development follow-through. The right person is organized, reliable, and excited to support a product category where fit, quality, and detail matter deeply.

This is an opportunity to be part of a brand that values confidence, beauty, craftsmanship, and the feeling a woman has when something fits exactly as it should.

What You’ll Do

• Support day-to-day production needs for the swim collection
• Track samples, fittings, development status, production calendars, and deliveries
• Assist with vendor communication and internal follow-up
• Maintain records across product details, development notes, timelines, and approvals
• Support fit and development processes with organization and accuracy
• Help monitor launch readiness and flag delays or issues early
• Assist with quality control and production follow-through

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in production, fashion development, or an assistant role
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to keep multiple timelines and tasks moving at once
• Clear communication and follow-through
• Interest in swimwear, fashion, fit, and product quality
• Comfortable with spreadsheets and detailed tracking
• Based in Los Angeles

Nice to Have

• Experience in swimwear, intimate apparel, ready-to-wear, or other fit-sensitive categories
• Exposure to fittings, development reviews, or vendor management
• Familiarity with sample tracking and production calendars
• A strong eye for construction and detail
• Experience working in a growing or founder-led brand

You May Be a Great Fit If

You appreciate the difference between something that is merely finished and something that is truly right. You care about fit, construction, timing, and all the unseen work that makes a woman feel amazing in what she wears.