Production Associate, Women's Denim

Job Title: Production Associate

Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site)

Department: Women’s Denim – DKNY

Reports To: SVP of Production and Sourcing

About G-III Apparel Group:

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Associate to join our DKNY Jeans sourcing team. This role supports the sourcing team in the management of pre-production and production stages of the garment lifecycle, from concept to finished goods delivery. Responsibilities include vendor communication, sample management, reporting, and production coordination. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and analytical skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can effectively partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate product execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting & Analysis: Create and manage WIP reports for development tracking and garment delivery; coordinate Buy Charts for monthly Buy Meetings with Sales and Design teams; provide status updates to manager while overseeing data entry with the G-III China Sourcing Office.
• Vendor Communication: Drive the daily development process through communication with global vendors; highlight development issues and work with manager on resolutions; communicate approvals within required timelines.
• Sample Management: Track samples for Public Relations and Global Sales channels; assist with special requests.
• Production Management: Manage purchase orders, own Seasonal Production Validation meetings, prepare initial costing, partner with cross-functional teams, and attend production fittings as required.
• Product Development: Partner with Design for product development approvals; track internal development milestones from tech pack submission through TOP samples.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Utilize AS400, Gerber Web PDM, and/or Yunique PLM systems to manage lifecycle activities.
• Special Projects: Complete assigned special projects that support sourcing and production initiatives.

Who You Are:

• A detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills.
• A problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• A motivated individual who adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• A project manager who can juggle multiple deadlines with accuracy.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of apparel production experience in a SKU-intensive environment, required.
• College degree or equivalent professional work experience, required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables and v-lookups.
• Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using AS400 preferred; willingness to learn required.
• Strong project management and multitasking ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional and vendor relationships.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

The pay range for this position is: $75000 – $85,000 per year (based on a 40-hour work week).

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.