Production Associate

Role overview

G-III Apparel Group is hiring a Production Associate for its Women’s Denim team supporting DKNY in Midtown Manhattan’s Fashion District. This is an on-site role focused on managing key parts of the apparel lifecycle, from early development through production and final delivery.

The position works closely with sourcing, design, sales, vendors, and cross-functional partners to keep product development on track, resolve issues quickly, and maintain accurate reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving fashion environment.

About the company

G-III Apparel Group operates across design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, supporting a large portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Its business is built on entrepreneurial energy and long-standing industry relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain work-in-progress reports to support development tracking and garment delivery.
• Prepare buy charts for monthly buying meetings with Sales and Design, and share progress updates with leadership.
• Coordinate data entry and communication with the G-III China Sourcing Office.
• Keep daily vendor communication moving, especially with global suppliers, and help resolve development issues.
• Share approvals within required timelines and escalate concerns when needed.
• Monitor samples for Public Relations and Global Sales use, including handling special sample requests.
• Manage purchase orders and lead Seasonal Production Validation meetings.
• Prepare initial costing and support production coordination with internal partners.
• Attend production fittings when required.
• Work with Design to secure product development approvals.
• Track milestones from tech pack submission through TOP sample completion.
• Use AS400, Gerber Web PDM, and/or Yunique PLM tools to support product lifecycle activities.
• Complete other assigned projects that support sourcing and production work.

Candidate profile

• Detail-focused professional with strong planning and organization abilities.
• Comfortable solving problems in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
• Strong collaborator with clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to adjust quickly when priorities change.
• Capable of managing several deadlines at once while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of apparel production experience in a SKU-intensive environment.
• College degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM systems, Illustrator, Photoshop, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with AS400 is preferred; willingness to learn it is required.
• Strong multitasking and project management ability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Compensation and benefits

The annual pay range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000, based on a 40-hour work week. This compensation disclosure is provided in line with New York City salary transparency requirements.

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Employee discounts

Additional information

Department: Women’s Denim – DKNY

Reports to: SVP of Production and Sourcing

Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan, Fashion District

Work mode: On-site

Brand portfolio note: G-III owns brands such as DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports, and others. The company also holds licenses for brands including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville, and more. G-III also runs retail stores for DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan.