Pre-Production Assistant - Women's Apparel

4SI3NNA and Dee Elly Clothing are fast-growing Los Angeles–based apparel brands carried by top retailers including Nordstrom, Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Lulus, Target, Amazon, and many more.

We are a tight-knit, fast-moving team looking for a highly organized Pre-Production Assistant to support our product development and pre-production processes.

This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who has experience in fittings, garment fitment, sampling, and technical development, and who thrives in a dynamic, detail-oriented environment.

Role Overview

The Pre-Production Assistant will support the technical design and production teams by coordinating fittings, reviewing garment specs, preparing technical packages, and ensuring product quality during pre-production and sampling stages. This role plays a critical part in bringing each style from development to production with accuracy and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and manage fit sessions across all product groups and brands.
• Attend and lead fit sessions; capture accurate fit comments and relay them clearly to our overseas factories.
• Review and evaluate garment fit, measurements, construction, and workmanship during all development stages.
• Create and maintain tech packs, product specs, grading, and block patterns to ensure all details are up to date and consistent.
• Prepare final design and spec packages for factories, ensuring all information is complete and delivered by set deadlines.
• Track and monitor all proto, sample, PP (pre-production), and TOP (top-of-production) approvals.
• Identify and flag any variances in measurements, fit issues, or quality problems throughout development and production.
• Maintain a regular schedule for overseeing sampling and production development to ensure timely execution.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and overseas partners to support a smooth workflow and on-time delivery.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in pre-production, technical design, or product development within the apparel industry.
• Strong understanding of garment fit, measurements, and construction.
• Experience attending or leading fit sessions strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in creating tech packs and using basic design or spec software (e.g., Illustrator is a plus).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with overseas factories.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Passion for apparel, product development, and problem-solving.

Why Join Us

You’ll join a passionate team creating product for major retailers nationwide, with hands-on involvement in shaping each collection. This role offers room to grow, learn, and contribute meaningfully to a high-energy fashion company.

Full time position, no benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person