What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager - Ready-to-Wear & Bridal position at Naeem Khan?
ABOUT THE HOUSE
Naeem Khan is a New York-based luxury design house renowned since 2003 for breathtaking
ready-to-wear, evening wear, and bridal collections - dressing some of the world's most glamorous women. Our craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to beauty define everything we create.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a seasoned Production Manager to own end-to-end production operations across six collections annually - from T&A planning and raw material procurement through factory communication, quality control, and final delivery. You will lead a dedicated team and report directly to senior leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
– Own end-to-end production operations across 6 collections annually, including ready-to-wear, evening wear, bridal, special orders, and private client orders.
– Develop, manage, and maintain all T&A calendars and Master Production files to ensure on-time delivery across all collections and seasons.
– Oversee procurement of all raw materials including fabrics, linings, trims, and notions. Lead bulk fabric purchase orders including yield estimation.
– Proactively identify and resolve fabric-related production issues including substitutions, shortages, and quality discrepancies.
– Review and approve all purchase orders issued to domestic and international factories for bulk cut & sew, embroidery, reorders, and special orders.
– Demonstrate strong understanding of garment costing (CMT, FOB, DDP). Maintain cost models and negotiate with factories to meet cost targets.
– Lead daily communication and follow-up with overseas and NY-based factories. Manage all weekly shipping schedules.
– Maintain and update all production tracking systems including WIP charts. Present production status updates to senior leadership.
– Oversee and manage the in-house atelier, including production orders and private client orders.
– Establish and maintain garment specifications through techpacks and BOM spreadsheets. Oversee production fittings in collaboration with the patternmaker and sales team.
– Manage and monitor all inbound and outbound shipments. Oversee creation of commercial invoices for international production shipments.
– Direct and oversee the quality control (QC) process for all production units prior to customer shipment.
– Lead, mentor, and manage a team including a Production Assistant, intern(s), atelier staff, production patternmaker, and digital patternmaker.
– Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, design, pattern, and shipping teams to align on priorities and timelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
– Bachelor's in Fashion Design, Product Management, or Technical Design
– 5 years in apparel production, minimum 2 years in a managerial or leadership role
– Proven experience with high-end couture gowns and luxury fabrications
– Deep understanding of garment construction, technical development, and full product lifecycle
– Strong knowledge of T&A planning, WIP reporting, and BOM management
– Proficiency in PLM systems, Microsoft Office & Excel; digital patternmaking a plus
– Strong team management skills; ability to motivate and develop staff at various levels
– Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure
BASE SALARY RANGE
$100,000 — $125,000
Salary is commensurate with experience. Disclosed in accordance with the NYC Salary Transparency Law.
Join the House of Naeem Khan
On-site · NYC Garment District · 5 days per week
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000