Production Assistant - Handbags

Production / Costing Assistant – Handbags Location: New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District (On-Site) Department: Production – Handbags Reports To: Senior Costing Manager About G-III Apparel Group: G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands.

With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Production / Costing Assistant to join our Handbags team. This role will support costing and production activities by maintaining accurate cost data, coordinating with factories on pricing and ex-factory dates, and assisting with sample tracking, reporting, and invoice processing.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working closely with internal teams, vendors, and overseas offices in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain master costing charts and enter and update costing information in internal systems. Request factory pricing and cost breakdowns, assist with cost analysis, and communicate pricing updates to the Sales team. Coordinate with factories to secure the best available ex-factory dates. Assist with checking in and reviewing Top of Production (TOP) samples, communicating comments, and maintaining sample logs.

Utilize AS400 and Microsoft Excel to pull and analyze reports, update charts, and maintain accurate production and costing data. Submit factory invoices and maintain an accurate invoice log. Assist with special projects and additional production and costing initiatives as needed.

Who You Are

A detail-oriented professional with strong organizational and analytical skills. A proactive problem-solver who can effectively manage costing and production-related tasks. A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across internal departments, vendors, and overseas offices. A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.

A highly organized self-starter who can work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing priorities. A motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Qualifications

College degree or equivalent professional work experience required. 2+ years of professional production experience in a high SKU-volume environment required. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data manipulation, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP. Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft PowerPoint preferred.

Experience with AS400 preferred; willingness to learn and use the system required. Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams, vendors, and overseas offices.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) PTO and company holidays Employee discounts The pay range for this position is: $26.44 – $28.85 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J.

, G-III Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.