Freelance Production Assistant

Role Overview

Collaborate with a prominent fashion company in New York City as a Freelance Production Assistant. This position involves supporting the lifecycle of new style development from initial concepts to final product delivery, working closely with multiple internal teams.

Work Environment

This hybrid position requires both remote and onsite presence in New York, NY. Onsite attendance is crucial during critical phases like product development, approvals, and team meetings. Schedule flexibility will align with operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Design and Fabric departments to oversee fabric, trim, and wash development and handle approval workflows.
• Track weekly factory production updates and approval reports to identify and flag potential delivery risks.
• Maintain daily communications with internal and external stakeholders regarding style progress, production, and delivery timelines.
• Manage and monitor sample tracking, ensuring alignment with the TNA calendar to meet delivery targets.
• Dispatch Product Data Management (PDM) packages to vendors and track their shipment and receipt.
• Keep detailed costing documentation and systematically organize style-related data.
• Handle the comprehensive purchase order process in cooperation with Merchants and Management Operating System (MOS) teams.
• Collaborate with leadership for garment costing, production scheduling, sourcing efforts, and delivery planning.
• Analyze data to identify issues and proactively communicate with all relevant parties.
• Prepare meeting agendas and actively contribute in cross-functional team meetings.
• Assist with various additional production-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a similar area.
• At least one year of relevant experience in production or product development roles.
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms is mandatory.
• Strong organizational and communication skills capable of working effectively across diverse teams.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple priorities within a high-paced work environment.
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Gmail), Microsoft Excel, and PLM software.

Compensation and Additional Information

The position offers compensation at $27.50 per hour. Solomon Page provides an inclusive benefit package for hourly staff, including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit, and commuter benefits, applicable to freelancers as well. This approach distinguishes the firm within its industry.

About Solomon Page

Established in 1990, Solomon Page specializes in staffing and executive search services for various industry sectors. The company’s success is grounded in organic growth fostered by a dynamic entrepreneurial culture, focusing on tailored client and candidate solutions and long-lasting relationships based on trust, respect, and consistent excellence.