Production Assistant

About Atrium: What you do matters. Guided by our Applicant-Centric™ approach, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team committed to your growth and success. Client Overview: Our client, a leading apparel company, is seeking a Production Assistant to support production across multiple retail and private-label accounts. This role will work closely with Production, Design, Product Development, and Sales teams to manage orders, timelines, samples, and vendor communication from purchase order placement through final shipment. Salary/Hourly Rate: Up to $25/hr Position Overview: The Production Assistant will support all aspects of apparel production across multiple accounts, styles, and SKUs. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple production timelines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities of the Production Assistant: Monitor production for open orders to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and customer requirements are met. Track orders from purchase order placement through final shipment and shipping documentation. Support production needs across multiple retail and private-label accounts. Communicate with overseas factories, agents, and vendors regarding production orders, samples, timelines, packaging, costing, and shipment status. Work closely with Design, Product Development, Sales, and Production teams to confirm product specifications and requirements. Assist with sample approvals and follow up on outstanding items. Prepare, issue, and track purchase orders as needed. Maintain detailed WIP reports and track multiple styles and SKUs. Monitor production deadlines and proactively communicate potential delays or issues. Ensure packaging, labeling, ticketing, and customer-specific requirements are followed. Organize and archive production samples. Assist with additional production projects and day-to-day responsibilities as needed. Required Experience/Skills for the Production Assistant: 1 - 3 years of apparel production experience. Knowledge of the garment/apparel industry and production process. Experience communicating with overseas factories, vendors, or agents. Strong organizational and follow-up skills. Ability to manage multiple accounts, styles, SKUs, and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Experience/Skills for the Production Assistant: Experience working with major retail or private-label accounts. Experience with production WIP tracking and purchase orders. Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus, but not required. Experience with sample approvals, packaging, labeling, and ticketing requirements. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Apparel, Merchandising, or a related field is preferred. Benefits: 3-month temporary opportunity. 4 days per week in the office. Opportunity to gain experience supporting multiple retail and private-label accounts. Collaborative, fast-paced apparel production environment. Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off). Job Wrapping ID: #LI-AJ3 Apply now By applying to this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Atrium and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to opt out on any message you receive. For more details, please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship 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. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO Atrium Staffing