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Role: Production Assistant
Location: Manchester.
Role Summary
We are recruiting for a talented Production Assistant to join our team based in Manchester, UK.
The ideal candidate will be fashion obsessed with strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial spirit.
Key Responsibilities
- Working in collaboration with the Head of Production, Production Managers, Garment Technologist, Merchandisers, and Designers, you will assist with the development process from initial design handover through to final production.
- Track and manage product samples, prototypes, and lab dips.
- Support fittings by preparing samples and taking notes on fit comments and construction changes.
- Liaise with design, technical, and production teams to ensure accurate information flow.
- Raise purchase orders.
- Track orders, delivery timelines, and ensure on-time delivery of samples and bulk production.
- Communicate with factories/suppliers to ensure all production needs and timelines are met.
- Log and track QC reports, defects, and resolve any issues with vendors.
- Monitor production schedules and update the production tracker.
- Maintain the sample library and archive system.
- Support the team with ad hoc tasks as required, including meeting preparation and data entry.
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Requirements
- 1+ years of relevant experience in a fashion production or product development environment (internships included).
- Strong organisational and time management skills – able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Knowledge of product lifecycle and garment construction.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – confident liaising with factories and internal teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and familiarity with Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
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