Production Associate, DKNY Suits

G-III Apparel Group; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group seeks a Production Associate to support pre-production and production stages of garment lifecycle, from concept to finished goods delivery. You will coordinate with vendors, manage samples, and generate reports to keep teams aligned on timelines and costs.

Ideal candidates have strong Excel skills, experience with PLM/AS400 or similar systems, and a collaborative mindset to partner with Design, Sales, and Sourcing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of apparel production experience in a SKU-intensive environment, required.
• College degree or equivalent professional work experience, required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables and v-lookups.
• Experience with AS400 preferred; willingness to learn required.

Responsibilities

• Reporting & Analysis: Create and manage WIP reports for development tracking and garment delivery.
• Vendor Communication: Drive daily development process with global vendors and ensure timely approvals.
• Sample Management: Track samples for PR and Global Sales channels and assist with requests.
• Production Management: Manage purchase orders, lead Seasonal Production Validation meetings, and assist fittings.
• Product Development: Partner with Design for development approvals and track milestones from tech pack to TOP samples.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Use AS400, WebPDM, and/or PLM to manage lifecycle activities.
• Special Projects: Complete assigned projects that support sourcing and production initiatives.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AS400

WebPDM

PLM

Illustrator

Photoshop

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Associate to join our team. This role supports the sourcing team in the management of pre-production and production stages of the garment lifecycle, from concept to finished goods delivery. Responsibilities include vendor communication, sample management, reporting, and production coordination. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and analytical skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can effectively partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate product execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting & Analysis: Create and manage WIP reports for development tracking and garment delivery; coordinate Buy Charts for monthly Buy Meetings with Sales and Design teams; provide status updates to manager while overseeing data entry with the G-III China Sourcing Office.
• Vendor Communication: Drive the daily development process through communication with global vendors; highlight development issues and work with manager on resolutions; communicate approvals within required timelines.
• Sample Management: Track samples for Public Relations and Global Sales channels; assist with special requests.
• Production Management: Manage purchase orders, own Seasonal Production Validation meetings, prepare initial costing, partner with cross-functional teams, and attend production fittings as required.
• Product Development: Partner with Design for product development approvals; track internal development milestones from tech pack submission through TOP samples.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Utilize AS400, Gerber Web PDM, and/or Yunique PLM systems to manage lifecycle activities.
• Special Projects: Complete assigned special projects that support sourcing and production initiatives.

Who You Are:

• A detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
• A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• A motivated individual who adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• A project manager who can juggle multiple deadlines with accuracy.

Qualifications:

• 2--4 years of apparel production experience in a SKU-intensive environment, required.
• College degree or equivalent professional work experience, required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables and v-lookups.
• Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using AS400 preferred; willingness to learn required.
• Strong project management and multitasking ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional and vendor relationships.

What We Offer:

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

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

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's 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. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Converse, 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.

Location(s)

512 7th Avenue, New York , New York 10018 , United States