Production Associate | Converse

G-III Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry is seeking a Production Associate to support the Sourcing Team in managing the garment lifecycle. This role involves vendor communication, production management, and collaboration with design teams. The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills and a college degree, with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience. The position is based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of apparel production experience required.
• Experience in a SKU-intensive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage WIP reports and purchase orders for production.
• Communicate with global vendors throughout the product lifecycle.
• Track samples for Public Relations and Global Sales.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Project Management

Effective Communication

Education

College degree

Tools

WebPDM

PLM

Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

AS400

Job description

Production Associate | Converse

Success Profile:

The Production Associate supports the Sourcing Team in managing the pre-production and production stages of the product (garment) lifecycle, from initial concept to finished goods delivery. This role involves communication with design and the global vendor base, creation and management of WIP (Work-In-Progress) reports, and issuing POs (Purchase Orders) to support team members in the G-III China Sourcing Office. The associate coordinates Buy Charts for department use in monthly Buy Meetings with Sales and Design teams, proactively highlights development issues, partners with the Manager on resolutions, prepares initial costing, tracks internal development milestones, and attends fittings as needed. The role interfaces with Sales, Merchandising, and Design teams.

Reporting to: Director of Sourcing

Brand/Product Focus: Converse

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

Key Accountabilities:

1. Reporting & Analysis: Creates and manages WIP reports for development tracking and garment delivery; coordinates Buy Charts for monthly Buy Meetings with Sales and Design teams; provides status reports to the manager while overseeing data entry in the G-III China Sourcing Office.
2. Vendor Communication: Manages daily development processes through communication with global vendors throughout the product lifecycle; highlights development issues proactively and discusses resolutions with the manager; communicates approvals to vendors within required timeframes.
3. Sample Management: Tracks samples for Public Relations and Global Sales channels and assists with special requests.
4. Production Management: Manages purchase orders; owns Seasonal Production Validation meetings; prepares initial costing and partners with internal teams; attends production fittings as required.
5. Product Development: Collaborates with the Design team for product development approvals; tracks internal development milestones from tech pack submission through TOP samples.
6. Product Lifecycle Management: Utilizes systems such as AS400, Gerber Web PDM, and Yunique PLM.
7. Special Projects: Takes on and completes assigned special projects.

Education and Experience:

• 2 to 4 years of apparel production experience in a SKU-intensive environment, required.
• College degree or equivalent professional experience, required.

Skills and Behaviors:

• Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, V-LOOKUP.
• Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint; experience with AS400 is an asset.
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and meet multiple deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with departments, vendors, and overseas offices.

The pay range for this position is: $28.85 per hour/$60,000 per year (based on a 40-hour work week) - $33.65 per hour/$70,000 per year (based on a 40-hour work week).

Please note that this compensation information is a good-faith estimate and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

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

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 fuels the growth of our extensive portfolio of brands. With over 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our entrepreneurial spirit and industry relationships.

• Our owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports, and more. We hold licenses for brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, and operate retail stores for DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan.