05/06/2026
Production Planning & Scheduling
• Create detailed timelines for each collection/season • Manage critical path so samples, bulk production, and deliveries hit deadlines • Coordinate across design, merchandising, and logistics teams
2. Tech Packs & Sample Development
• Develop manufacturer-ready technical specifications • Oversee samples from first prototype through final approval • Ensure each piece is production-ready before bulk
3. Vendor & Factory Management
• Source and onboard reliable suppliers for fabrics, trims, hardware • Negotiate pricing and build relationships with manufacturers • Manage raw material procurement and track WIP (work in progress)
4. Quality Control
• Set quality benchmarks and inspect samples + finished garments • No compromises on fit, construction, finish • Resolve fabric performance or construction issues
5. Budget & Cost Management
• Allocate budgets, monitor expenses, ensure profitability • Calculate product costing, set target prices, review margins • Negotiate costs with factories
6. Risk & Operations
• Identify delays, supply chain disruptions, and create contingency plans • Track bottlenecks and implement corrective actions • Ensure ethical/sustainability standards with partners Skills & Requirements
Experience: Usually 2-4+ years in garment production
Knowledge: Garment construction, fabrics, embellishments, production processes
Tools: PLM systems, production planning tools, Microsoft Office
Soft skills: Leadership, communication, problem-solving, time management
For brands like Aseye Studio
Given Aseye Studio does "intricate craftsmanship" and "rich palette of textures/patterns", their production manager would need extra focus on:
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