Senior Production Coordinator - Global Apparel & Samples

Los Angeles Collective; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Collective is hiring a Senior Production Coordinator in Los Angeles, CA. You will oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to delivery, with a primary focus on Direct to Vendor (DTV) seasonal development and close collaboration with overseas manufacturers to ensure specs, quality, and deadlines are met.

The role demands strong garment construction expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development or a similar production role.
• Knowledge of garment construction and specifications.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and PLM or similar apparel systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solution-oriented with ability to anticipate and resolve issues.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for overseas manufacturers, ensuring clear communication to meet specifications, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Independently manage the complete product development calendar; initiate proto requests, distribute tech packs, and communicate deadlines to vendors.
• Maintain accuracy of all product information; reflect changes in tech packs and communicate across platforms and to global partners.
• Oversee the sample process from in-house sample room to proto and SMS samples; manage design handoffs and showroom shipments.
• Attend fittings to identify and resolve fit or construction issues and keep development on schedule.
• Manage WIP reporting for proto and SMS sample delivery dates within the PLM system and communicate readiness to teams.
• Provide guidance and training to assistants to support department goals and growth.
• Be the point person for the sample room (timecards, PTO requests).

Skills

Vendor management

Garment construction knowledge

MS Office proficiency

PLM familiarity

Communication skills

Tools

PLM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Los Angeles Collective is hiring a Senior Production Coordinator in Los Angeles, CA. You will oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to delivery, with a primary focus on Direct to Vendor (DTV) seasonal development and close collaboration with overseas manufacturers to ensure specs, quality, and deadlines are met.

The role demands strong garment construction expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.