Job Description
Global womenswear and streetwear brand, Naked Wardrobe is seeking a talented Director of Production to lead and manage the end-to-end production lifecycle. This role will oversee the production department and work cross-functionally with design, product development, and logistics to ensure the efficient, on-time, and cost-effective delivery of high-volume SKUs.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide strategic direction to the production
- Set clear goals aligned with company objectives
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team
- Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Oversee all aspects of production including fabric, trim, cutting, sewing, and finishing
- Manage vendor relationships across domestic and overseas factories
- Ensure production timelines are met and quality standards maintained
- Implement and maintain quality control measures at every stage
- Coordinate with Shipping to align production with distribution schedules
- Generate and share weekly production status reports
- Manage production budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and review invoices
- Ensure all compliance standards, ethical guidelines, and environmental regulations are met
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Textile Engineering, or a related field10+ years of experience in apparel production and sourcing, ideally within a fast-paced retail or fashion brand environmentProven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional workflowsExperience managing global factory relationships and large-volume productionProficiency in NetSuite (required) or similar ERP systemsCollaborative mindset with the ability to engage and align with team members to drive resultsStrong knowledge of fabrics, trims, mills, and garment constructionExcellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skillsStrong project management skills with meticulous attention to detail and deadlinesAbility to lift and carry up to 30 lbs as needed