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POSITION: Production / Product Development Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Senior Production Manager
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA (partial remote)
THE OPPORTUNITY: Production/ Product Development Coordinator
Birdy Grey is seeking a motivated Production/ Product Development Coordinator to join our talented Product Development and Production team. This role will require working with the team developing and delivering the product lines to market. You will also be working closely with the design and technical designers in developing products from conception to finalization.
Birdy Grey requires all employees who physically interact with others as part of their job duties to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment, subject to exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs, or medical reasons.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide production support to all cross functional areas including design and tech design teams
- Manage and track development samples/approvals – fits’s, PP’s, TOP’s
- Assist and manage pd and production WIP Documents and other necessary documents – keep documents up to date with all relevant information to ensure full transparency across business
- Manage item and PO creation – updates in ERP system including processing ASN’s
- Liaise and communicate daily with overseas partners/suppliers
- Scheduling weekly fittings with models and teams accordingly
- Provide support to Product development team and design checking BOM’s and tech packs, and maintaining PD development WIP
- Adhere to all calendar milestones and deadlines and complete work in a timely manner
- Assist with miscellaneous department projects or administrative tasks as needed
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
EDUCATION: College degree required
EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:
- 1-2+ years of experience in Production and Product Development
- Experience with dresses, special occasion, pajamas, getting ready wear, etc.
- Strong communication skills with timely follow through.
- Strong excel skills and organization of files, emails and samples is a must.
- Must have an understanding of apparel classification/duty as well as garment construction knowledge
- Must have the ability to read and understand tech packs and bill of materials
- Must have knowledge of solid and printed fabric
- Knows Microsoft Suite (excel) + Adobe Illustrator.
- Self-motivated and works well in fast-paced environment
- Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Design, Tech, and Production
- Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Must be hands on in unpackaging, distributing and filing samples
- Ability to travel weekly to DTLA studio
NICE TO HAVES
- Start-up experience – a plus!
- Experience and interest in Bridal
WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance
- Healthcare Benefits: 100% employee medical coverage + 50% spouse and dependent coverage/ 100% employee dental coverage + 50% employee vision insurance
- Retirement: 401K
- Wellness: A monthly wellness day, Classpass membership, a $50 monthly wellness stipend, summer Fridays
- Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability + $50 monthly WIFI stipend
- Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses, 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
- Purpose: Join in the success of a high-growth, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes
THE COMPANY: BIRDY GREY (www.birdygrey.com)
Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer bridal brand focusing on affordable, on-trend bridesmaid dresses, gifts & accessories for millennial women. Solving the age-old pain point around bridesmaid dresses, Birdy Grey helps bridal parties find the perfect bridesmaid dresses that pop in pictures, at prices that make everyone happy.
Birdy Grey is a female-founded team that has achieved tremendous growth with a lean team and highly efficient marketing spend. The company was founded in Fall 2017 in Los Angeles by Branding expert, Grace Lee, who brings experience working for top female brands in fashion and beauty, along with Monica Ashauer, Co-Founder and COO.
Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Birdy Grey