Assistant Production Manager

Madewell • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

The Role + Purpose : Track product approval and lab dip submits to ensure transfer of internal and external information is attained accurately and in a timely manner Assist in collecting time and action information to ensure adherence to the product development calendar Monitor vendor work in process and shipping exception reports under direction of supervisor Follow up with vendors and suppliers on all product specifics Communicate with all related departments to ensue product details are consistent with the adopted style profiles Present prototype samples to customs officials for line review and approval Maintain the Product Development report to include all appropriate dates while updating for in-season accuracy. Assist with the maintenance of all Development and Production reports

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• 1 year of experience in a related field
• Basic garment knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication and follow up skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite; experience with PLM preferred

Nice To Haves

• We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Responsibilities

• Track product approval and lab dip submits to ensure transfer of internal and external information is attained accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist in collecting time and action information to ensure adherence to the product development calendar
• Monitor vendor work in process and shipping exception reports under direction of supervisor
• Follow up with vendors and suppliers on all product specifics
• Communicate with all related departments to ensue product details are consistent with the adopted style profiles
• Present prototype samples to customs officials for line review and approval
• Maintain the Product Development report to include all appropriate dates while updating for in-season accuracy
• Assist with the maintenance of all Development and Production reports

Benefits

• Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
• fitness discounts
• medical travel
• great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level