Production Sample Assistant

FIGS•Santa Monica, CA

1d•$28 - $32

About The Position

FIGS is looking for a Production Sample Assistant to join our Planning & Production team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively across multiple platforms (email, Slack, Google Workspace). This role requires someone who can work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate cross‑functionally. The role reports directly to the Sr. Director of Supply & Materials Planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
1–3 years of experience working with supplier partners or within sourcing, planning, or production teams.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
Ability to analyze data and work with reports from various systems.
Understanding of basic production calendars and supplier communication.
Sound judgment and problem‑solving abilities.
Positive attitude and collaborative mindset
Strong work ethic, reliability, and integrity
Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take initiative
Desire to grow and build your career at FIGS

Nice To Haves

Experience in apparel production, sourcing, logistics, or inventory management.
Knowledge of integrated software systems (e.g., PLM, ERP).
Experience managing sample workflows or working closely with Design, Merchandising, and Marketing teams.
Proven success coordinating cross-functional projects with tight deadlines.
A strong sense of ownership and ability to independently manage complex workflows.

Responsibilities

Proactively work with Marketing on photoshoot needs for upcoming quarterly launches and subsequent shoot dates.
Identify and note all styles requiring Photoshoot samples in Buyplans
Work with Production and Planning teams to ensure photoshoot purchase orders are sent to suppliers.
Log Pos, communicate with suppliers, and track photoshoot samples from production to pass off.
Log photoshoot samples in the sample tracker with flawless accuracy.
Manage Photoshoot POs to keep them up to date with costing, quantity, style, or color code changes from Merchandising and Production.
Identify, request and submit any necessary changes to Photo POs.
Communicate with vendors on upcoming shipments, dates and tracking information to ensure the requested goods arrive in a timely manner to support marketing needs.
Keep Marketing and Merchandise samples organized before sample reviews and handoffs.
Review photoshoot samples with Design to ensure accuracy to the bulk production bill of materials and construction on a weekly basis.
Schedule weekly sample hand-offs with Marketing and keep a record of samples received and passed.
Attend and contribute when appropriate in all cross-functional meetings.
Support the global sourcing and production team as needed.

Benefits

Equity: FIGS provides a discount when purchasing FIGS stock voluntarily through our FIGS Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Other compensation and benefits offered include:
Comprehensive benefits and perks package focused on your well-being, including premium medical, dental and vision coverage, and full access to wellness services through Breethe and Classpass.
100% FIGS-sponsored life insurance and disability insurance
Amazing 401(k) program, with a company match up to the first 6% of your contribution
Generous paid time off - We have 12 company holidays. For our hourly team members, we offer up to 3 weeks of accrued vacation
Meaningful time away for baby bonding, including parental leave, new parent care meals, and a transition back to work for primary caregivers
FIGS sponsored Uber Eats voucher for in-office weeks
Personalized discount code for 50% off all FIGS products, along with a separate code to share with family and friends to enjoy a 25% discount site-wide
Access to FIGS Vet, Discounted Pet Daycare, Discounted Pet Insurance, and so much more…
Benefits eligibility is determined by hour requirements and length of service