Production Director

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading apparel company is looking for a Production Director to join their team in New York City. You will lead global production strategy from development through delivery while ensuring product quality and alignment with business objectives. This role requires strong expertise in product development, sourcing, and vendor negotiation, along with at least 8 years of apparel production experience. An attractive compensation package is offered, including medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of apparel production experience, with proven leadership at a Director or senior management level.
• Strong expertise in product development, sourcing, and vendor negotiation.
• Hands-on experience working with factories in China and Bangladesh.

Responsibilities

• Lead global production strategy from development through delivery.
• Oversee sourcing and vendor management.
• Partner closely with Design, Sales, and Sourcing teams.
• Manage production budgets, margins, and financial reporting.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support production.

Skills

Apparel production experience

Leadership

Product development

Vendor negotiation

Costing and margin management

Job description

This range is provided by Fourth Floor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Production Director to join their team in NYC!

Responsibilities

• Lead global production strategy from development through delivery, ensuring product quality, on‑time execution, and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee sourcing and vendor management, negotiating costs, MOQs, lead times, and terms to optimize margins while maintaining product integrity.
• Partner closely with Design, Sales, and Sourcing teams to ensure product feasibility, cost targets, and calendar adherence across all categories.
• Manage production budgets, margins, and financial reporting, providing clear analysis and recommendations to the VP for buy approvals.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to factories and vendors to support production, sourcing initiatives, and relationship management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of apparel production experience, with proven leadership at a Director or senior management level.
• Strong expertise in product development, sourcing, and vendor negotiation, with a deep understanding of costing and margin management.
• Hands‑on experience working with factories in China and Bangladesh; established vendor relationships strongly preferred.
• Financially savvy with the ability to analyze costs, margins, and production efficiencies, and confidently report to executive leadership.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Production

Industries

Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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Inferred from the description for this job

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance