Production Director, Apparel

The Role

The Production Director leads end-to-end production strategy and execution, ensuring each collection is delivered on time, within margin, and to the highest quality standards. This role partners cross-functionally with design, technical, logistics, and warehouse teams while maintaining strong vendor relationships and operational oversight across all stages of production.

What You’ll Do

Product Development & Costing

• Review all samples and create detailed costing sheets for every collection
• Review mini markers to ensure accurate yields and material consumption
• Review samples, trims, and mockups for bulk approvals, ensuring alignment with design intent and production standards
• Produce videos for each style, reviewing construction details to support costing and internal alignment
• Assist the technical team with specs and garment construction as needed
• Support follow-up on PP (Pre-Production) and TOP (Top of Production) status for all styles

Production Planning & Execution

• Prepare for and lead line reviews, driving production readiness and issue resolution
• Create and issue purchase orders for bulk production
• Develop size breakdowns and packing instructions for all styles
• Create allocation boards by delivery to support distribution planning
• Solve daily manufacturing issues related to fabric, trims, sewing, and delivery timelines

Vendor Management & Communication

• Negotiate CMT prices with factories to meet margin targets
• Conduct regular calls with factories for touch-base meetings and production follow-ups
• Set up video calls with new vendors and manufacturers for initial introductions and onboarding

Quality Control

• Review and manage QC team inspection schedules
• Review and provide comments on in-line and final inspection reports
• Schedule QC inspections with SGS for vendors outside of China

Logistics, Compliance & Imports

• Negotiate freight quotations and create consolidation schedules for shipments
• Review and approve commercial invoices (C/INV) and packing lists; assign HTS codes and assist pricing
• Maintain and update the HTS code list to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Review and approve AWB and 7501 entry forms
• Review and approve shipping for Hong Kong international units (pick & pack)
• Track packages to ensure timely delivery and manage duty processing
• Issue Letters of Credit against purchase orders as needed

Systems & Inventory Management

• Enter received merchandise into AIMS
• Maintain and update all styles in AIMS throughout and post-production
• Upload all new collection styles into the RFID portal
• Generate UPC codes and print replacement hang tag UPC stickers for the warehouse
• Order RFID stickers and hangers as needed
• Create and maintain internal and external WIP (Work-In-Progress) charts

Financial Oversight

• Process all invoices related to bulk production
• Calculate and track final margins to ensure profitability targets are met

Who You Are

A highly organized and solutions-driven production leader with a deep understanding of the full product lifecycle. You thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing multiple priorities across development, production, and logistics without compromising on quality or timelines. With a sharp eye for detail and a hands-on approach, you confidently manage vendors, lead cross-functional communication, and drive projects from concept through final delivery.

Nice to Have

Experience working within contemporary or luxury fashion environments, with a strong understanding of global manufacturing and supply chain operations. Familiarity with systems such as AIMS, RFID platforms, and import/export processes—including HTS classification and freight coordination—is a plus. A proactive mindset, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to anticipate and resolve production challenges before they arise will set you apart.

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring every collection is executed seamlessly—from initial costing to final delivery—while protecting margins, maintaining quality, and meeting key deadlines. As the central point connecting design, production, logistics, and vendors, you play a vital role in driving efficiency, consistency, and growth across the business.