Production & Development Associate

VALENTINA KOVA
New York, NY
Valentina Kova is seeking a Production & Development Associate to support our small production operation in New York City. This role will work closely with local factories and production partners to help manage the development and production of luxury garments.

The Production & Development Associate will play a key role in tracking production timelines, coordinating with factories, and ensuring garments are produced to the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities
  • Manage day to day communication with New York based factories and production partners
  • Track production timelines from sample development through final delivery
  • Support the development process including samples, fittings, and revisions
  • Coordinate production schedules with factories to ensure timely completion
  • Organize and maintain production materials including fabrics, trims, and patterns
  • Monitor small batch production runs and assist with reorder quantities when needed
  • Maintain production documents including style sheets, specifications, and delivery schedules
  • Assist with quality control to ensure garments meet brand standards
  • Work closely with the design team to ensure production details are executed correctly
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable working in a small team environment where flexibility and initiative are important. This person enjoys being involved in the full lifecycle of a garment, from development through production, and has a strong appreciation for quality and craftsmanship.

This role is primarily factory based . Candidates must be comfortable spending most of their time working directly with local factories and production teams rather than in a traditional office or showroom setting.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once while maintaining strong communication with factories and vendors. The ideal candidate approaches their work with a growth mindset , is eager to learn, and is motivated to continually improve processes and expand their knowledge of apparel production.

Qualifications
  • 2 to 5 years of experience in apparel production, product development, or sample room management
  • Experience working with New York garment district factories preferred
  • Comfortable working in factory and production environments on a daily basis
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Highly detail oriented with the ability to track multiple styles and production timelines
  • Strong communication skills and comfort coordinating with factories and vendors
  • Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
  • Interest in luxury fashion and high quality garment production
  • Ability to work in person in New York City
Posted 2026-04-09

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