Freelance Pre-Production Assistant

JOB FUNCTION: Fashion
JOB TYPE: Temp to Hire
LOCATION: New York, NY
COMPENSATION: $25/hr
REMOTE / ONSITE: Hybrid
POSTED: Jun 15, 2022

Our client, a Children’s Apparel Company in need of a Freelance Pre-Production Assistant to join their team!

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$25/hr

Position Overview:

The Freelance Pre-Production Assistant will be responsible for tracking and reporting on various global sourcing and production related functions and processes for a specific category or division. The Freelance Pre-Production Assistant will provide written and verbal communication with cross-functional partners and overseas offices as directed by management in regards to sourcing and production functions and processes.

Responsibilities of the Freelance Pre-Production Assistant:

  • Track and report all global sourcing and production related functions and processes
  • Track production process and production purchase order uploads and maintenance in SAP and GT Nexus systems
  • Lead approval meetings with Design, Production, and merchants and relay communication and follow up to overseas offices or directly to vendors
  • Maintain, coordinate, and track development, fit, pre-production, and marketing sample process
  • Work with management and cross-functional teams to gain an understanding of sourcing operations as well as systems used to support processes
  • Follow up on outstanding production issues with vendors or overseas offices
  • Assist manager in costing functions

Qualifications for the Freelance Pre-Production Assistant:

  • 1 to 3 years of experience in related role
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills
  • Must be highly motivated, a self-starter with strong follow through
  • Ability to build cross-functional relationships
  • Ability to interact with all levels within the organization
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work towards multiple deadlines with shifting priorities

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required

Benefits:

  • Furnished upon request
As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Position ID: 110927