Jessilyn Personnel is an apparel executive search firm based on Fashion Avenue in New York City.

1ST-PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKER | LARGE SIZE | GERBER | LOS ANGELES

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Location: Los Angeles

Salary: OPEN

Job#: 7739

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Young contemporary design studio is looking to launch a special large size capsule collection. We are looking for an expert patternmaker with extensive experience with 1^st through production patterns for large sizes. Will train in-house patternmakers.

• Develop 1^st through production patterns for large / extended sizes
• Categories include day to evening dresses and RTW
• Train in-house patternmakers
• Work on a special large size capsule collection
• Must have a working knowledge of Gerber
• Must have experience working for a better contemporary designer market.
• The company offers paid relocation to Los Angeles. 

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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DESIGN DIRECTOR/ BRIDAL

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 150K

Job#: 7864

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

• Work closely with the Creative Director in all phases of the design process from sketching, color palettes, lab dips, researching trend and mood boards.
• Must have strong flat sketching ability.
• Must understand the construction of garments
• Must be detail oriented.
• Will only consider candidates with 10+ years of experience working in the high end/ luxury bridal market
• Similar markets to brands like Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa etc

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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EDI DATA ENTRY

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $40-60K

Job#: 7673

Recruiter: Susie Huang

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Description:

 Our client is a contemporary better Womenswear Cashmere and Knits house. Their product ranges from cashmere and knit tops and knit dresses. The company was founded in 2001 with a gross revenue of over $100 million.  Their corporate office is located in Midtown Manhattan with over 50 employees.Their product are produced internationally and a privately held corporation. Their sales are being distributed in better department store across the country. 

We are searching for a DATA ENTRY/ EDI ASSISTANT to assist the Logistic department.

• Set up customers in the database
• Enter and maintain sales orders
• Communicate with Warehouse on the delivery status
• Process EDI order
• set up ASN and UCC labels
• Proficiency in Excel + AIMs would be a plus

Susie Huang | susie@jessilyn.net

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FABRIC R&D MANAGER

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: OPEN

Job#: 7863

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

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FREELANCE DESIGNER | HOSIERY | MEN'S

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: OPEN

Job#: 7860

Recruiter: Helen Tang

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Description:

Men's apparel manufacturer is looking for a freelance designer.

• Design men's hosiery
• Experience working with big-box retailers such as Walmart
• 2 weeks assignment - beginning of October. 

Helen Tang | helen@jessilyn.net

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MERCHANDISER MENS AND BOYS UNDERWEAR SOCKS

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 80K

Job#: 7851

Recruiter: Donna Caruso

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Description:

Men's apparel manufacturer based in Midtown, New York is searching for a Merchandiser to set strategic merchandise direction for implementing the company vision across their product lines and business partners.   

ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE APPAREL MERCHANDISING EXPERIENCE

• Identify white space opportunities for existing and desired account base
• Develop and execute a category strategy that will drive profitable growth
• Create plans for the introduction and promotion of new products and categories
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in marketing, analytics and design to drive category strategy implementation
• Leverage sales data to inform merchandise assortment decisions
• Understand market trends and consumer behavior
• Analyze competitors marketing, selection and pricing
• Set deadlines and manage timelines pertaining to development thru go to market
• Lead sales meetings ensuring line is reviewed, prices set and assortment focused
• Ensure sales tools necessary for sell in are available
• Assist in product presentations and showroom setup as needed
• Report to the CFO
• Manage 1 Merchandise assistant
• Manage in season injection process to ensure viable requests are executed
• 7-10 Years of related industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of MS Office
• Demonstrated account leadership
• Excellent communication, ability to present effectively and sell in ideas
• Strong understanding of retail math and sales planning
• Self motivated and able to manage projects independently
• Ability to excel in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Strong attention to detail and process
• Travel required (approx 20%)

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR DOMESTIC

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 50-55K

Job#: 7865

Recruiter: Donna Caruso

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Description:

Our client is an Evening/Bridal manufacturer / designer who is looking for an associate production coordinator to work closely with their Production Manager and Director of Production and Product Development on various stages of the production.

The ideal candidate must possess high attention to detail, extremely organized, takes initiative, and able to work under pressure/urgency, with at least 2-4+ years of experience in domestic apparel production. 

Must be ablt to  efficiently assist the Production Manager in different aspects of production, including reading and utilizing BOM’s, in-house fabric inventory management, actualizing cuts and vendor communication.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot daily issues

• Daily communication with overseas factories regarding open orders expected deadlines.

• Acting liaison between different departments to coordinate a resolution to a problematic order. Ie. Sales, Tech Design and Shipping

• Generate and submit weekly cutting tickets to factories in assigned product lines

• Validating and monitoring factories WIP reports related to assigned Product Lines.

• Cross check pending orders against bi-monthly factory shipment packing lists

• Track, receive, and log all inbound and outbound packages to ensure they are passed to appropriate parties in a timely manner

• Support Production Manager on factory monthly fabric level reports / update in ERP system

• Manage and update secondary ERP (Access) of discontinued fabric usage

• Manage production raw good inventory for sales orders

• Issue replenishment POs for raw goods and component for in-house inventory use

• Receive, document and prepare received bulk fabric for Janine’s color approvals

• Manage Finished Goods Inventory and updates to Access

• Communicate with Sales Teams with monthly reports of discontinue fabric inventory levels

• Assist with Repairs (documenting –pictures/comments, seam rip open seams)

• Light Pressing and Minor Sewing Repairs • Assist with sorting dresses/receiving/check-in shipments

• Knowledge of garment construction to Inspect/QC return dresses flagged as damaged

• Send QC reports to factory and generate Debit Notes for chargeback fees

• Tag, Bag, and Seal close completed garments

• Perform additional duties and assignments, as requested from managers Skills/Requirements Required:

-Must be extremely organized

- Ability to adapt and juggle changing priorities

-Associated or Bachelor’s degree with major in Fashion Merchandising preferred

-Excellent oral and written skills

-Strong multi-task skills

-Must prioritize well and focus on completion of assigned tasks

-Strong proficiency in Microsoft word, excel, outlook

-Knowledge of fashion process

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PRODUCTION MANAGER MENS /BOYS

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 65-80K

Job#: 7830

Recruiter: Donna Caruso

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Description:

Production Manager - Mens and Boys Apparel

Our Client is an  Apparel Group  currently seeking an Senior Production Manager to join its young mens team. 

Responsibilities:

• Track and monitor proto samples are on schedule and adhering to calendar deadlines.
• Analyze and negotiate garment FOB costing with overseas offices and direct vendors.
• Monitor and negotiate garment costing to meet or exceed corporate margin goals.
• Work with design & merchandising teams as well as partners in overseas teams to supply costing options on marginally challenged styles.
• Issue purchase orders and aid in monitoring the production process.
• Confirm all costing and deliveries each season for all styles.
• Work with buyer and merchandising on any production delivery delays and marginally challenged product.
• Collaborate with Fabric, Design, and Tech.
• Manage wovens team.
• Daily email communication with logistics regarding air & sea bookings.
• Daily email communication with QC regarding quality issues.
• Work with Sales teams for projections, minimums, deliveries, and sample requests.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in overseas production management.
• Strong cost negotiating skills combined with a detailed knowledge and understanding of garment cost breakdown.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of product development process.
• Strong Excel and other computer skills.

 

 

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PRODUCTION PATTERNMAKER/ TUKATECH/ COUTURE EVENINGWEAR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 100-130K

Job#: 7840

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

High end design studio is searching for a couture eveningwear dresses Production Patternmaker.

• Must have experience with couture evening dresses, corset and/or bridal
• Work with 1st Pattternmakers to do production patterns ONLY
• Create couture production patterns on Tukatech
• Must have strong working knowledge on Tukatech
• Willing to cross train individuals who has working experience on Gerber.
• Immediate start date for candidate who owns system and can work remotely

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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QUALITY CONTROLER/ BANGLADESH

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Location: BANGLADESH

Salary: OPEN

Job#: 7862

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

• Conduct regular factory evaluations identifying opportunities for improvement
• Consistently work with suppliers to improve their QA process and effectiveness
• Compile, review and analyze all QC reporting and transmit to NYO
• Conduct pre-production review meetings
• Champion revisions and updates to QA manuals, SOPs, protocols, standards
• Evaluate and provide feedback on capacity and supplier capabilities vs production plans
• Partner with production team to confirm accuracy of WIP
• Inspect samples and make corrections with supplier prior to transfer to NYO
• Perform in line inspections (DPI)
• Perform final random inspections (FRI)
• Review and evaluate finished garment specifications, trims, details and packaging
• Escalate any breaches for immediate review and corrective actions
• 10+ years of related factory experience- apparel and furnishings preferred
• Keen familiarity with QA procedures/processes and standards
• Experience managing product quality and performance on global scale
• Ability to deliver clear and concise reports and business correspondence
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Travel required

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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QUALITY CONTROLLER/ CHINA

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Location: China

Salary: OPEN

Job#: 7861

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

• Conduct regular factory evaluations identifying opportunities for improvement
• Consistently work with suppliers to improve their QA process and effectiveness
• Compile, review and analyze all QC reporting and transmit to NYO
• Conduct pre-production review meetings
• Champion revisions and updates to QA manuals, SOPs, protocols, standards
• Evaluate and provide feedback on capacity and supplier capabilities vs production plans
• Partner with production team to confirm accuracy of WIP
• Inspect samples and make corrections with supplier prior to transfer to NYO
• Perform in line inspections (DPI)
• Perform final random inspections (FRI)
• Review and evaluate finished garment specifications, trims, details and packaging
• Escalate any breaches for immediate review and corrective actions
• 10+ years of related factory experience- apparel and furnishings preferred
• Keen familiarity with QA procedures/processes and standards
• Experience managing product quality and performance on global scale
• Ability to deliver clear and concise reports and business correspondence
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Travel required

 

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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SALES ASSISTANT / DRESSES

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: 40K

Job#: 7831

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Our client is a privately held moderate to better dress manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan.  Their 4 divisions range from traditional, special occasion, fun contemporary and trendy dresses. They have been established since 1985 with an annual revenue of 50 million dollars and approximately 50 employees. Their price points range from $50 to $100. Their product is manufactured internationally and distribute to major department stores, specialty chains and boutiques. They have also expanded internationally to Canada, South America and Europe.

Our client is looking for a Sales Assistant.

Duties will include:

• Assisting sales team for a dress company in all aspects of sales. 
• Work on Lot sheets, RMS FORMS, and collecting, monitoring and sending out heavy volume of samples weekly.
• Upkeep of the showroom
• Updating available to sell/inventory weekly.  
• Must be familiar with selling, purchase order/EDI confirmations, picture packets, showroom duties etc
• Must have strong Microsoft Excel skills.  

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SALESPERSON/ DRESSES

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: OPEN

Job#: 7832

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

Our client is a privately held moderate to better dress manufacturer searching for Sales Executive. The corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan.  Their 4 divisions range from traditional, special occasion, fun contemporary and trendy dresses. They have been established since 1985 with an annual revenue of 50 million dollars and approximately 50 employees. Their price points range from $50 to $100. Their product is manufactured internationally and distribute to major department stores, specialty chains and boutiques. They have also expanded internationally to Canada, South America and Europe. 

Our client is looking for a Salesperson.

Responsibilities:

• Must have a strong background in moderate to better dress market
• Must have strong relationships with these department stores, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom’s, Dillard’s, Marmax, Burlington & Ross stores.
• Must be seasoned in Showroom Sales, Detailed & Organized. 
• Computer proficient on Excel & Word.
• Apply only if you have experience in Ladies Dresses experience.

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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TAILOR / MENSWEAR

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Location: Manhattan

Salary: $35/HR

Job#: 7813

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

One of the leading brands of couture RTW designers is looking for a tailor.

• Focus on men’s tailoring
• Maintain high standards, driven to succeed, paying strong attention to detail
• Experience working with intricate pieces
• Have excellent communication skills
• Experience of conversing with prestigious clients
• Have a strategic intuition and a pragmatic approach to tailoring luxurious garments
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to administer alterations/fittings in line with company expectations.

Todd Wayne | todd@jessilyn.net

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TAILOR/ WOMEN'S & MEN'S / SAN FRANCISCO

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Location: SAN FRANCISCO

Salary: $30-34/HR

Job#: 7835

Recruiter: Todd Wayne

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Description:

One of the leading brands of couture RTW designers is looking for a tailor. The Tailor is responsible for ensuring the proper fit, marking, altering, repair, and pressing of garments for the business.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide high-quality workmanship to ensure the proper fit for both men’s and women’s garments.
• Respond to client questions regarding alterations, fit, repair, cleaning, or care of both men’s and women’s garments; make appropriate recommendations regarding fit and alteration of men’s and women’s garments.
• Accurately mark and pin garments for alteration; complete alterations with adherence to the alteration schedule provided to client.
• Pressing and repair of garments when appropriate.
• Maintain orderly appearance of tailor shop and keep supplies stocked.
• Maintain clients' altered and unaltered merchandise in a neat and organized manner.
• Ensure that all equipment such as sewing machines, pressers, and steamers are well-maintained and kept in working order.
• Demonstrate elevated client service when interacting with clients during the selling ceremony.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in store meetings and training seminars as necessary.
• Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by any manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience as a tailor with extensive experience in both men’s and women’s luxury products.
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a retail schedule as needed.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job, including, but not limited to, sewing machines, pressing and ironing equipment, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle heavy garments and garment bags throughout the store, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above

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