Miguelina, Inc. Looking for Production Associate – Women’s Luxury – HYBRID at New York, New York Full Time

Founded in 2000 in New York City by designer Miguelina Gambaccini, Miguelina was the original pioneer of the destination-driven fashion moment and the first women’s luxury brand solely dedicated to travel apparel. It has grown to be a leader in high-end, versatile resortwear, providing unrivaled collections showcasing the best of high-quality bohemian style, including the label’s signature, timeless white lace pieces that are now regarded as an icon of jet-set glamour. Available at the world’s premiere retailers, Miguelina remains the ultimate warm-weather wardrobe essential always ready for your next magical adventure. 

Production Associate

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes collection development plans set by senior design and sales team
• Work directly with overseas and domestic factories for the approval of trims, fabrics, proto-samples, lab-dips, strike-offs and pre-production samples
• Communicate/follow-up with local & overseas partners includes suppliers & vendors
• Estimates, negotiates and finalizes costs (post-market); ensures factories are abiding by negotiated fabric prices, agreed delivery dates, renegotiate & or re-source as necessary
• Evaluate tech packs with design team to ensure all details are executable by factory
• Responsible for design integrity and ensure intent/concept is met throughout entire development process
• Maintain product and materials development chart up to date with all comments, delivery dates, drops, fabric, trim and development notes
• Coordinate weekly fit sessions along with design team to ensure that construction/design are applied to SMS, PP and TOP samples
• Collaborate with Design & in-house production team to address any construction issues
• Coordinate with design in development and acceptance of all fabrics and trims
• Update fabric library and standards as needed
• Communicate with Miguelina Global groups worldwide and expand artisan collaborations
• Expand sustainability efforts throughout production and manufacturing

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate/Bachelor’s Degree
• Superior organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Knowledge of apparel development process from inception through production, including but not limited to fabric technology, color science, applications and garment construction
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in product development or design 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Strong Embroidery and Resortwear knowledge are a plus

Hybrid: 4 days in office and 1 day work from home.