Production Specialist

SHEIN; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) Savings Plan

Free weekly catered lunch

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

SHEIN in Los Angeles is seeking a full-time Production Specialist to ensure smooth item launches, photoshoot prep, and sample room organization. You will bridge the U.S.

merchandising team with China production, ensuring data accuracy, timing, and delivery readiness across cycles. In this fast-paced role you will coordinate launches, track progress, assist with photo shoots, and maintain an organized sample room to support seasonal readiness and recutting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in production coordination, product development, or merchandising.
• Proficient in Excel, shared drive management, and product tracking tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• New Item Launch & SKC Management: Oversee launch schedule and ensure targets are met.
• Coordination & Communication: Act as main US-China contact for data alignment.
• Photoshoot Coordination: Schedule and prepare photoshoots with Creative/Studio teams.
• Sample Room Organization: Label, categorize, and maintain inventory of samples.
• Quality Control & Process Improvement: Suggest workflow efficiencies and avoid last-minute changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organization

Effective communicator

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Shared drives

Product tracking tools

Job description

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a full-time Production Specialist for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. The Production Specialist plays a key role inensuring smooth and timely execution of new item launches, photoshootpreparation, and sample room organization. This position serves as thecommunication bridge between the U.S. merchandising team and the Chinaproduction team, ensuring product data accuracy, readiness, and on-time delivery.The role also includes coordinating with the creative and studio teams to ensurephotoshoots run on schedule and maintaining an organized sample room systemthat supports efficient recutting, tracking, and visual readiness for upcoming seasons.

Job Responsibilities

New Item Launch & SKC Management

• Oversee the weekly new item launching schedule to ensure all SKC targets are met accurately and on time.
• Submit the complete launch plan every Wednesday for the following week, including new items, recolors, and outfit linkings.
• Review each day’s launch readiness at least one business day prior to launch (linking, images, measurements, inventory).
• Communicate any linking errors, missing measurements, or readiness concerns to the China team before deadlines.
• Maintain and update launch trackers with current status, delays, and revised timelines.
• Align weekly and monthly launch progress with merchandising goals; prepare and share progress reports with management.

Coordination & Communication

• Act as the main contact between the U.S. and China teams to ensure all product data, linkages, and measurements are aligned.
• Track and report issues that may delay product launches and proactively propose corrective actions.
• Maintain organized shared folders and documentation for weekly and monthly launch records.
• Communicate clearly and promptly regarding schedule changes, readiness updates, or reshoot requirements.

Photoshoot Coordination

• Coordinate with the Creative and Studio teams to schedule and prepare photoshoots based on sample arrival status.
• Prepare the photoshoot presentation (PPT) at least one week in advance, including finalized product and outfit lists for review.
• Ensure all samples required for the photoshoot are organized, labeled, and ready for use.
• Partner with the Creative and Studio teams to ensure the photoshoot schedule runs smoothly without delays.
• Communicate any missing or delayed samples to the relevant teams promptly to adjust plans as needed.

Sample Room Organization

• Oversee labeling, organization, and categorization of all seasonal and recutting samples.
• Maintain sample inventory by grouping styles by category and launch period (e.g., tops, dresses, bottoms).
• Identify and remove outdated, damaged, or duplicate samples.
• Ensure all samples are properly labeled with style numbers and months.
• Provide weekly progress updates and photo documentation by Friday 4 PM.
• Maintain organization standards consistently once sections are completed.

Quality Control and Process Improvement

• Support continuous improvement by suggesting workflow efficiencies in launch and sample management.
• Ensure zero last-minute launch schedule changes (less than 2 days) unlesspre-approved.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in production coordination, product development, or merchandising.
• Proficient in Excel, shared drive management, and product tracking tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively throughout the organization
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management
• Independent, self-motivated, team player
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with short timelines and changing priorities
• Sense of urgency, highly detailed, and experience in meeting deadlines
• A positive go-getter and team player, who can work independently with the ability to troubleshoot within a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

Nice to have

• Bilingual in Mandarin a plus

Benefits and Perks

• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
• Free weekly catered lunch
• Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
• Free gym access (available at select locations)
• Free swag giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

Pay Range

$23 - $38 USD