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About Us:

AZAZIE stands as the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-tailer, providing an array of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, evening wear, and accessories. Designed in Los Angeles, AZAZIE disrupts the traditional wedding industry by presenting made-to-order gowns at an affordable price point. The brand is dedicated to promoting body-positive fashion, ensuring that all dresses, available in sizes 0-30, are meticulously cut and sewn to order. Explore our website, where you'll find hundreds of bridal and bridesmaid gowns and dresses, spanning over 80+ enticing color options.

Job Overview:

Azazie’s Design team is the driving force behind our brand’s commitment to beautiful, authentic designs with quality materials and construction. We are seeking an entry level Associate Designer to join our growing design team! This position reports directly to Azazie’s Lead Designer and will be a key voice in assisting the creative process.

Please note: We are seeking talent in LA, NYC & UK

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work alongside Azazie design team during the development stage.
• Research market trends/inspirations/ new colors
• Sketch initial concepts/flats (digital or illustrator)
• Create and submit tech-packs (with detailed instruction) for bridal, bridesmaids, and other categories.
• Correspond with factory throughout development (update sketches/provide corrective instruction)
• Manage development charts and monthly line sheets (Writing product descriptions/ web info/organize styles submitted per monthly development).
• Maintain a deep understanding of Azazie products (major categories ,as well as supportive categories).
• Aid with fabric/ lab dip approvals. Swatch the local market for inspiration.
• Collaborate with internal design and interdepartmental Azazie teams
• Organize shipments of samples
• Maintain organization of fabric, lace, and color library.
• Document monthly audit style reports and create presentations to target findings.
• Attend line review meetings with the Design Team to review products from the sample room and vendors.
• Assist with all product related projects
• Travel to the overseas sample room/factories for development and execution as needed

Qualifications:

• Degree in Fashion Design
• Two years of relevant experience designing dresses, preferably eveningwear and/or formalwear
• Must present an online portfolio of design work, showcasing your proven track record of
• successfully launching products from concept to launch, detailing your role in each.
• An acute eye for style, color, fabrication and construction
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Excel
• Strong communication skills (email and personal)
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
• Desire to learn & hunger for more

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance offered after a 60-day probationary period
• Paid vacation days and sick leave
• Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
• 401k
• Free snacks and drinks in office
• Employee discount
• Company engagement events

Physical Requirements:

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.

Azazie, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Azazie, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About Us:

AZAZIE stands as the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-tailer, providing an array of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, evening wear, and accessories. Designed in Los Angeles, AZAZIE disrupts the traditional wedding industry by presenting made-to-order gowns at an affordable price point. The brand is dedicated to promoting body-positive fashion, ensuring that all dresses, available in sizes 0-30, are meticulously cut and sewn to order. Explore our website, where you'll find hundreds of bridal and bridesmaid gowns and dresses, spanning over 80+ enticing color options.

Job Summary:

Azazie is looking for a self motivated and driven Customer Service Representative to join our growing team! In this role you will be responsible for providing a positive and efficient customer experience by educating customers on product knowledge, policies and services. We are seeking out top talent candidates that are highly engaged with our customers by productively providing the solutions in response to questions, concerns, and complaints through our chat, phone and email channels.

*Please note:

We are only recruiting local candidates at this time to accommodate an in person schedule. The employee will come into San Jose location 4 times a week.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 7:30AM- 4:30PM

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor and de-escalate situations involving unhappy customers by clarifying the information, communicating best next steps and providing solutions within 24-48 hours.
• Responding efficiently and accurately to customers through showing Azazie cares, listening to their concerns and ensuring they have a memorable experience shopping with us.
• Navigate knowledge based platforms within: AI Intercom, Company Website, Content Management System, ERP and Happy Returns.
• Strong attention to detail with ensuring accuracy in information provided and in recording customer details in order to maintain customer satisfaction and resolve issues effectively.
• Competency and initiative to meet and exceed the department metrics and individual performance goals.
• Implementation of utilizing software, databases, and tools appropriately to provide exceptional customer service within our DTC industry.

Skills/Talents you have:

• Analytical, problem solver and critical thinker.
• Ability to manage multiple channels of communication, tickets and customer conversations leading with Azazie cares and empathy.
• Team player that is willing to take initiative to support customers, other agents and supervisors.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced ever changing work environment.
• Aptitude in maintaining comprehensive knowledge of the AZ CS policies, procedures and SOPs for our customers.
• Positive attitude with a desire to learn and share ideas in a collaborative work environment.
• Clear and concise communicator within customer interactions and across different departments.
• Ability to build positive and long term customer relationships that reflect in positive customer satisfaction survey results.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Customer-focused with strong interpersonal and tech savvy skills.

Qualifications:

• Customer Service Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fluency in English. Additional languages a bonus, but not required (please note if you have skills in Spanish, Mandarin, or French in your application)
• Experience with AI Intercom, Slack or other CRM software is a plus.
• Experience navigating websites/browsers and using chat software (ex./ Slack); quickly navigating. between chat and other company tools such as our CRM and phone software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) as well as Google Docs.
• Customer-focused and can demonstrate mastery of customer service skills.
• Ability to maneuver between multiple tasks.

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance offered after a 60-day probationary period
• Paid vacation days and sick leave
• Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
• 401k
• Free snacks and drinks in office
• Employee discount
• Company engagement events
• Monthly departmental CS appreciation lunches

Physical Requirements: While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.

Azazie, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Azazie, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About Us:

AZAZIE stands as the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-tailer, providing an array of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, evening wear, and accessories. Designed in Los Angeles, AZAZIE disrupts the traditional wedding industry by presenting made-to-order gowns at an affordable price point. The brand is dedicated to promoting body-positive fashion, ensuring that all dresses, available in sizes 0-30, are meticulously cut and sewn to order. Explore our website, where you'll find hundreds of bridal and bridesmaid gowns and dresses, spanning over 80+ enticing color options.

Job Overview:

Azazie’s Design team is the driving force behind our brand’s commitment to beautiful, authentic designs with quality materials and construction. We are seeking an experienced Designer to join our growing design team! This position reports directly to Azazie’s Lead Designer and will be a key voice in assisting the creative process.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reports to Creative Director/Lead Designer and provides vital support to the team during the development stage.
• Develops high-quality designs that align with the company’s brand and goals.
• Introduces innovative design ideas and techniques to enhance the company's offerings.
• Oversees product development from tech pack concept to delivery by corresponding with the sample room.
• Provides fitting comments to ensure proper fit and brand integrity when required.
• Research and integrate current market trends/inspirations/new colors.
• Creates and submits tech-packs for all categories
• Encourages and promotes objectives, following the development schedule, and improving workflow.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Social, PR, and Creative departments.
• Supports guiding and mentoring junior designers providing feedback which includes refining their design/construction knowledge throughout the development process.
• Assist Lead Designer with creation of product flows, storyboards, mockups, prototypes.
• Assist Lead designer with regular schedules projects (development cycles), Special projects (New colors, Fabric Development, New Collection Developments/Brand Collaborations, etc.)

Note: These duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not exhaustive. The company reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Fashion Design
• Five + years of evening wear/ relevant fashion experience
• Must present an online portfolio of design work, showcasing your proven track record of successfully launching products from concept to launch, detailing your role in each.
• An acute eye for style, color, fabrication and construction
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Excel
• Strong communication skills (email and personal)
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
• Desire to learn & hunger for more

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance offered after a 60-day probationary period
• Paid vacation days and sick leave
• Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
• 401k
• Parking/Commuter benefit
• Free snacks and drinks in office
• Employee discount
• Company engagement events

Physical Requirements:

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.

Azazie, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Azazie, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This job description is not an employment contract. It is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be changed or added at the discretion of Azazie at any time.

About Us:

AZAZIE stands as the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-tailer, providing an array of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, evening wear, and accessories. Designed in Los Angeles, AZAZIE disrupts the traditional wedding industry by presenting made-to-order gowns at an affordable price point. The brand is dedicated to promoting body-positive fashion, ensuring that all dresses, available in sizes 0-30, are meticulously cut and sewn to order. Explore our website, where you'll find hundreds of bridal and bridesmaid gowns and dresses, spanning over 80+ enticing color options.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Sample Coordinator who lives for organization and attention to detail. A team player who has excellent time-management skills and thrives in creative environments. You’ll work closely with all of the samples including dresses, jewelry and other accessories that are coming and going in and out of the office from the beginning to end. They will be responsible for ordering, tracking and preparing all incoming and outgoing samples to support e-com photoshoots, editorials, content creation and other visual asset needs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• The Sample Coordinator will play a vital role in video shoots supporting advertising campaigns and social media content production while following the implemented sample process of the in-house Sample Lead.
• Organize and separate samples according to production needs and workflow stages, including video shoots, social media content, design team requests, and preparation for return to the warehouse.
• Assist in the full lifecycle of samples from arrival to return, ensuring seamless coordination with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Design, Sample Room and Warehouse
• Maintain detailed records of all sample-related communication via email, ensuring traceability and accountability. Maintain knowledge of location and status of samples at any given time throughout the video shoot process.
• Maintain in-house sample inventory for social media and advertising productions following Sample Lead’s guidelines.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to accurately repackage post-shoot samples from the Try-On program and coordinate their timely return to the warehouse.
• Work closely with Sample Lead to confirm shoot readiness.
• Ensure that all samples are photo ready and accurately labeled following the shot list.
• Pull, prep, steam and deliver samples for studio and on-location shoots.
• Proactively identify upcoming sample needs and coordinate in advance to avoid delays or disruptions in the production workflow. Update appropriate departments when samples are received, checked-in and shipped
• Transportation of samples to on-site locations
• Collaborate with production team with setup & breakout

Note: These duties are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not exhaustive. The company reserves the right to modify duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• The position requires strong attention to detail, physical labor, and a can-do attitude
• Minimum 2+ years' experience in a sample management/coordination role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, as well as Google Docs and Sheets.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented.
• Time Management Skills; ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Team player with a “no task is too small” mind set
• Ability to lift 25 lbs +

Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance offered after a 60-day probationary period
• Paid vacation days and sick leave
• Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
• 401k match
• Parking/Commuter reimbursement (LA based employees only)
• Free snacks and drinks in office
• Employee discount
• Gym access in building
• Company engagement events

Physical Requirements:

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.

Azazie, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Azazie, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This job description is not an employment contract. It is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be changed or added at the discretion of Azazie at any time.

"All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title: Senior Product Manager - HR Compensation

Location: Seattle, WA (4 days onsite, 8-5 PT)

Duration: 06 Months (Estimated Start Date: 03/16/2026; Estimated End Date: 09/16/2026)

Hours Per Week: 40.00; Hours Per Day: 8.00

PR Range: $62/hr - $75/hr on W2

Job Description:

• The Senior Product Manager is a key member of the Product Management team, responsible for the design, development, and execution of Sales Incentive Compensation solutions and crafting a product roadmap that enhances employee experience while ensuring accuracy and compliance in alignment with company goals.
• The Senior Product Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Finance, Engineering, and Legal, and manage the full product lifecyclefrom identifying opportunities and gathering requirements to prioritizing features and launching impactful solutions. The role requires the ability to translate business needs into actionable product plans, manage competing priorities, and deliver scalable, user-centric tools such as seller-facing features that improve compensation visibility (e.g., real-time earnings dashboards, quota attainment trackers, "what-if" commission simulators, etc.). The candidate must also demonstrate strong communication skills to align with executive stakeholders, provide regular updates, and present product performance metrics.
• To be successful in this role, the candidate must have at least six (6) years of product management experience, with a strong focus on Sales Incentive Compensation. The individual must exhibit both strategic thinking and hands-on execution abilities, with a proven track record of delivering results in dynamic, cross-functional environments. This role is an opportunity to apply deep product management expertise to transform Sales Incentive Compensation and drive meaningful organizational impact.

A day in the life:

• Ensures seamless collaboration with business and technology for responsive support for impactful product deliveries
• Crafts a multi-year product vision, articulating the value proposition and ensuring alignment to companys strategic vision without support
• Evangelizes vision across the organization and the company, where appropriate
• Defines the approach to deliver on the broader product vision
• Breaks down roadmaps into releasable features without support and owns the prioritization and sequencing of those features to best support strategic goals
• Prioritizes feature backlog, accounting for complexity, impact, and cohesion with business unit strategy
• Orchestrates comprehensive product planning sessions within their domain and across dependencies
• Leads customer research and independently synthesizes insights to develop a deep understanding of relevant product opportunities
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of market value and trends (including competitor products) and incorporates them into product roadmaps
• Writes complete user stories and acceptance criteria within the domain and influences across domains
• Drives progress against deliverables across their broader domain, proactively managing risks and dependencies so that outcomes are achieved
• Determines testing strategy and other acceptance criteria requirements
• Engages cross-functionally to ensure incidents are appropriately triaged and addressed. Communicates impacts across the business without support
• Prioritizes product roadmap to balance short-term deliverables with long term progress, across multiple domains, with support
• Develops feature timeline and sequencing plan within a product line, considering technical and operational constraints and delivery of iterative value without support

Youve got this if...

The Basic Skills:

• 6+ years in the product management discipline, with at least 2 years focused on sales operations, revenue operations and HR compensation.
• Ability to translate complex compensation plan designs into scalable product requirements and data models.
• Practical experience delivering AI- or ML-enabled product capabilities, with the ability to partner effectively with engineering teams to evaluate feasibility, risks, and value
• Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts (e.g., RAG, agentic patterns, prompt design) and how they can be applied responsibly within enterprise software products
• Define and track success metrics accuracy rates, payout cycle times, seller adoption, dispute resolution SLAs and use them to prioritize investments.
• Stay current on the Incentive Compensation Management landscape, evaluating build vs. buy vs. integrate.
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Partner with Change Management or other stakeholders to produce training materials and communications when plan structures or tools evolve
• Ability to inspire others, including demonstrated experience with leading strong teams
• Partner cross-functionally to effectively define, measure, and analyze processes to identify improvement opportunities
• Technical background and understanding of software development principles, including Agile development and testing methodologies
• Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain complex technical material clearly to users with varying levels of proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to various levels within a matrixed organization
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of product management tools (e.g., Aha!, etc.)

About ASK: ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Title: Product Manager (Sales Compensation / Revenue Operations)

Work Location: Seattle, WA 98101

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Duration: 6 Months

Work Type: Onsite

Payrate:$ 65. /hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients Who is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value, and selection. We are looking for an individual to provide specialized Information Technology support for our strategic business partners within the client Corporate Center.

Job Description:

• The Senior Product Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Human Resources, Finance, Engineering and Legal and manage the full product lifecycle—from identifying opportunities and gathering requirements to prioritizing features and launching impactful solutions.
• The role requires the ability to translate business needs into actionable product plans, manage competing priorities, and deliver scalable, user-centric tools such as seller-facing features that improve compensation visibility (e.g. real-time earnings dashboards, quota attainment trackers, "what-if" commission simulators, etc.).
• The candidate must also demonstrate strong communication skills to align with executive stakeholders, provide regular updates, and present product performance metrics.
• To be successful in this role, the candidate must have at least six (6) years of product management experience, with a strong focus on Sales Incentive Compensation.
• The individual must exhibit both strategic thinking and hands-on execution abilities, with a proven track record of delivering results in dynamic, cross-functional environments.
• This role is an opportunity to apply deep product management expertise to transform Sales Incentive Compensation and drive meaningful organizational impact.

A day in the life...

• Ensures seamless collaboration with business and technology for responsive support for impactful product deliveries
• Crafts a multi-year product vision, articulating the value proposition and ensuring alignment to company strategic vision without support
• Evangelizes vision across the organization and the company where appropriate
• Defines the approach to deliver on the broader product vision
• Breaks down roadmaps into releasable features without support and owns the prioritization and sequencing of those features to best support strategic goals
• Prioritizes feature backlog, accounting for complexity, impact, and cohesion with business unit strategy
• Orchestrates comprehensive product planning sessions within their domain and across dependencies
• Leads customer research and independently synthesizes insights to develop a deep understanding of relevant product opportunities
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of market value and trends (including competitor products) and incorporates into product roadmaps
• Writes complete user stories and acceptance criteria within domain and influences across domains
• Drives progress against deliverables across their broader domain, proactively managing risks and dependencies so that outcomes are achieved
• Determines testing strategy and other acceptance criteria requirements
• Engages cross-functionally to ensure incidents are appropriately triaged and addressed. Communicates impacts across the business without support
• Prioritizes product roadmap to balance short-term deliverables with long term progress, across multiple domains with support
• Develops feature timeline and sequencing plan within a product line, considering technical and operational constraints and delivery of iterative value without support

You’ve got this if...

The Basics:

• 6+ years in the product management discipline, with at least 2 years focused on sales operations, revenue operations or incentive compensation platforms (Xactly, CaptivateIQ, Spiff, Varicent, etc.)
• Ability to translate complex compensation plan designs into scalable product requirements and data models
• Practical experience delivering AI- or ML-enabled product capabilities, with the ability to partner effectively with engineering teams to evaluate feasibility, risks, and value
• Strong understanding of Generative AI concepts (e.g., RAG, agentic patterns, prompt design) and how they can be applied responsibly within enterprise software products
• Define and track success metrics — accuracy rates, payout cycle times, seller adoption, dispute resolution SLAs — and use them to prioritize investments
• Stay current on the Incentive Compensation Management landscape, evaluating build vs. buy vs. integrate
• Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle
• Partner with Change Management or other stakeholders to produce training materials and communications when plan structures or tools evolve
• Ability to inspire others, including demonstrated experience with leading strong teams
• Partner cross-functionally to effectively define, measure and analyze processes to identify improvement opportunities
• Technical background and understanding of software development principles, including Agile development, and testing methodologies
• Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to explain complex technical material clearly to users with varying levels of proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to various levels within a matrixed organization
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of product management tools (e.g. Aha!, etc.)

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce Diversity.

Company Description

About CO

The name CO reflects the designers’ collaborative partnership, as well as their philosophy behind building a cohesive, complementary wardrobe. The brand’s Essentials—a seasonless collection available year-round—reflects a foundational approach to dressing, while the ready-to-wear explores the ever-evolving definition of “classic”. CO Collection is founded and based in Los Angeles.

For further details, visit Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. As a Production Manager, you will oversee and streamline the production process, ensuring high-quality standards are consistently met. Primary responsibilities include planning and managing production schedules, collaborating with design and development teams, managing supplier relationships, overseeing cost management, and ensuring the timely delivery of products. You will also be responsible for quality control and vendor compliance with company standards and policies.

Production

From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing, quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. If you are a focused, results-driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectives

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

Centric Brands is looking for a dynamic, creative and resourceful Production Manager to join its team. This individual must be a self-starter and team player who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about joining a team on a journey to accelerate transformation across Centric Brands. The Production Manager manages the placement, execution and follow-up of manufacturing orders to drive the on-time delivery of quality, profitable goods.

Strategy & Innovation

•  Manages factory base for competitive edge in quality, delivery, design, product development, and senior management.
•  Evaluates and manages vendor performance critically based on purchase order history of on-time delivery, lead time, quality acceptance rates, fulfilment, and margins.
•  Streamlines, with cross-functional teams, the factory base for maximum performance of product execution and company deliverables.

Operations and Results

•  Manages on-time placement of final buys with staff and cross-functional teams, tracking of WIP and production from hand off to final deliveries and ensures all necessary approvals have been obtained; manages with staff non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors; coordinates customs classification coordination with Imports. Assists in negotiations on pricing to ensure profitability for volume buys.
•  Partner with Merchandising, PD/Design, and Sales to ensure correct execution of products in production and attain agreed-upon margin goals and delivery; set and articulate expectations. Ensures timely handoff of development into production.
•  Follow and enforce production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; attend all approval meetings and work closely with Design and/or PD to ensure on-time approvals; execute quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutions; adhere to and enforce production standards set by Centric Brands, its agents, and our clients.
•  Trouble-shoots quality and technical issues with factories, mills, vendors, and team(s).
•  Advises management on capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country, and vendor; provides accurate information for costing models; advise VP of Production on commitments to raw materials, where appropriate; allocates production across vendors and reserves production space based on vendors’ achievement of our production standards.
•  Create an approved vendor matrix and production capacity portfolio.

Customers & Relationships

•  Partner with cross-functional peers, customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure on-time flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria.
•  Coordinate interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors.
•  Perform special projects as assigned.
•  Travel to factories as appropriate.

 Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

•  Great organisational skills and excellent communication skills; team-oriented
•  Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; highly detail-oriented and meticulous
•  Technical capability and sensibility for product and creative problem-solving
•  Knowledge of manufacturing, including construction, compliance, and lab testing
•  Bachelor’s Degree
•  3-5 years’ experience; relevant experience in production management is required
•  Knowledge of line plans and T&A Calendar, WIP, and Pivot table reports
•  Proficiencies in Microsoft Office, Excel reports, Teams, and Adobe products

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus, and sponsored benefit programs.

CO Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please note that CO will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment, or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate's experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: .