Atelier Coordinator

Position Title: Atelier Coordinator

Reporting to Title: Head of Design Studio & Atelier Operations

Summary:

The Atelier Coordinator supports the daily operations, scheduling, and execution of the in-house atelier, serving as a key liaison between Design, Technical Design, and Product Development. This role ensures seamless sample flow, proactive coordination of pattern and proto development, and accurate tracking across all atelier activities.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of garment construction, along with exceptional organizational and communication skills. This position partners closely with the Head of Design Studio & Atelier Operations to drive efficiency, accuracy, and alignment, ensuring the creative vision is executed with operational excellence.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support daily atelier workflow, tracking pattern pass-offs, cut logs, and proto/SMS status across all active styles
• Maintain and update atelier trackers to ensure visibility across all development stages (draping, patternmaking, proto, resew, SMS)
• Assist with atelier scheduling, capacity planning, and weekly workflow alignment
• Act as a key point of contact between Design, Technical Design, Product Development, and Atelier teams
• Support and attend pattern pass-offs, ensuring all required information (BOMs, construction details, style numbers, fabrication) is accurate and complete
• Liaise with Fabric & Trim teams to track material arrivals and ensure timely handoff to the atelier
• Ensure all materials (fabrics, trims, patterns) are prepared ahead of development stages
• Provide patternmakers with reference patterns, sub fabrics, and necessary tools
• Assign styles to sewers based on skill level and development priority, and monitor workflow to maintain productivity
• Coordinate cutting priorities and prepare fabrics for cutting, ensuring correct identification and usage
• Maintain accurate cut logs and ensure daily uploads to shared systems
• Ensure proper fabric usage for protos vs. SMS, including specialty processes such as embroidery and embossing
• Review and quality check all samples to ensure accuracy, construction integrity, and alignment with design intent
• Identify and flag discrepancies between patterns, cutter’s musts, and BOMs
• Prepare garments, materials, and documentation for fittings and proto reviews
• Organize and prioritize trials in alignment with development goals
• Label and organize all incoming fabrics, trims, and materials by season, supplier, and article number
• Create fabric headers, swatches, and tags, ensuring accurate tracking and inventory management
• Maintain digital records including cut logs, pattern trackers, proto notes, and completion reports
• Assist in compiling KPIs such as output tracking, completion rates, and sample readiness
• Track invoices, expenses, and support general administrative needs including timecards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked atelier environment; monitor equipment and coordinate repairs as needed
• Conduct end-of-season material purges and support inventory counts and resets

­ Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 1–2 years of atelier, sample room, or related experience required
• Strong understanding of garment construction and development processes
• Familiarity with patterns, cutter’s musts, tech packs, and cut tickets
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project coordination skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Detail-oriented with a critical eye for accuracy and quality
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V

In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the potential salary for this position is from $70,000 to $75,000, which represents a range commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.