Production Associate, Accessories

Role overview

This full-time position is based at Kith’s headquarters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and requires 100% in-person attendance. The Production Associate will help drive the end-to-end production process for assigned accessories and lifestyle product lines across women’s, men’s, and kids’ categories. The role is responsible for ensuring these products are developed and delivered to Kith’s quality and execution standards.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor weekly T&As and monthly liability charts, then check and interpret the data to confirm style and material details are accurate.
• Maintain the Master Apparel sheet using information from the T&A.
• Prepare buy sheets for production and purchasing coordination.
• Generate UPC labels and send them to vendors when needed.
• Record and track all incoming samples, including PPS, TOP, and any additional marketing samples.
• Notify the design team when PPS samples arrive and make sure reviews and comments happen on schedule.
• Coordinate with factories to request care label templates.
• Issue new purchase orders and update style and color codes on existing POs when required.
• Build cost sheets in the PLM system after confirmation from the Production Manager.
• Review care label and bulk submissions, approve them where appropriate, and archive bulk submissions for future use.
• Request, organize, and assess testing reports, escalating any concerns to the Production Manager.
• Review QC inspection reports with factories and prepare QC documentation and TOPs for approval with the Production Manager.
• Review, submit, and record invoices.
• Partner with a production counterpart to place bulk trim orders when necessary so orders can be consolidated across factories on a seasonal or annual basis.
• Coordinate with the SMU team to ensure contract-based approvals and requirements are completed correctly.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in product development, accessories, apparel, or a related area is preferred.
• Solid understanding of fabrics, trims, testing standards, logistics, and garment construction.
• Background in accessories and/or lifestyle product categories is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and PLM systems, including data upkeep, tracking, and data entry.

What you should bring

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational habits to manage product data, samples, timelines, and competing priorities.
• Clear communication skills for working with internal teams and external partners.
• A results-driven approach that performs well in a fast-moving environment with shifting deadlines.
• Initiative and accountability, with a tendency to take ownership and find solutions proactively.
• Curiosity and adaptability in a changing production setting.
• A dependable work ethic with a consistent focus on quality.
• A positive, team-oriented mindset.

About Kith

Kith is a New York City-based lifestyle brand and specialty retailer founded in 2011. Its seasonal offerings span men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, accessories, and footwear, all shaped by a strong focus on storytelling, detailed fabrication, and design. Led by founder, CEO, and creative director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known for a nostalgic point of view and collaborations with carefully selected partners.

The company operates 16 standalone boutiques globally and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, inspired by Fieg’s childhood love of cereal, has 10 locations. The brand also runs Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto, and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, Kith’s nonprofit, supports positive change through education, community, and social impact.

Equal opportunity notice

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Fraud warning

All opportunities at Kith are fully on-site. If you are contacted, official email communication will come only from a kith.com or kithnyc.com address. Any message from a different domain, or any offer that suggests remote work, should be treated as fraudulent.