Production and Atelier Coordinator
cindy castro new yorkBrooklyn (NY)
$25.00 - $29.00 per hour
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cindy castro new yorkBrooklyn (NY)
SENIORITY
Mid
SALARY
$25.00 - $29.00 per hour
About the role
Production & Atelier Coordinator
Company: Cindy Castro New York
Location: [Midtown, New York City] (In-Person)
Job Type: (approx. 16-20 hours per week)
Compensation: $25.00-$29.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)
Job Overview:
Cindy Castro New York is seeking a Production Atelier Coordinator who loves garment construction and is passionate about bringing exceptional products to life. We’re looking for someone with 2-4 years of experience who understands luxury craftsmanship, a collaborative leader and clear communicator who brings people together, builds strong relationships with local makers, and is passionate about elevating the way garments are made. Working on-site in our studio, you will take ownership of preparing and coordinating the cutting and sewing of all samples from beginning to end, knowing exactly what materials to gather, tracking garments through revisions, and negotiating with external sample rooms. This role requires a solid foundation in garment construction and patternmaking, combined with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to daily studio challenges. This position is ideally suited for someone who brings positive energy, expertise and a genuine admiration and love for the craft. We believe excellence lives in the details and we are looking for someone who shares that belief.
Key Responsibilities:
- Atelier & Sample Room Operations
- Assemble complete production and sample bundles for in-house seamstresses and external sample rooms (gathering materials: fabrics, patterns, linings, trims, threads) local and overseas
- Experience with cutting tickets, BOMs, tech packs production charts and inventory management charts
Attend studio fit sessions to take clear, detailed fit notes and pin markings; communicate adjustments directly to patternmakers and seamstresses.
Responsible for checking, correcting patterns and preparing them to grade them
Review work-in-progress and completed samples with internal seamstresses, checking construction details and confirming revisions.
Manage the daily sample room queue, monitor sewing timelines, and review seamstress timesheets for approval.
Coordinate the movement of physical patterns and revisions between the studio, patternmaker, and grading services.
Materials, Fabrics & TrimsAct as the daily point of contact for fabric vendors, trim suppliers, and local Garment District specialty partners (dye houses, pleaters, embroiderers, and finishers).Place and track purchase orders for development sample cuts and bulk production materials.
Inspect incoming yardage and trims for physical flaws, color shading, dye-lot consistency, and vendor certifications.
Maintain the studio’s physical materials inventory including master fabric swatch cards, active trim boards, and collection reference binders.
Production Tracking & Quality Control:
Liaise with external cut-and-sew factories and sample rooms to track work-in-progress (WIP) and flag delivery delays.
Perform thorough in-line and final quality control (QC) checks on finished garments (inspecting stitching, measurements, closures, and overall finishing).Assist the team with raw material inventory tracking, physical stock counts, and fabric yield records.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience:
2-4 years of hands-on experience in garment production, studio operations, sample room coordination, design and product development.
Garment Construction Literacy: Working knowledge of garment assembly, sewing techniques, seam construction, fabrics, and patternmaking terminology.
Studio Organization & Attention to Detail: Meticulous organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and keep physical patterns, cut bundles, and materials organized in an active workspace.
Vendor Management & Invoicing: Confident managing day-to-day vendor and factory relationships, negotiating production timelines and rates, and carefully auditing vendor invoices against quoted pricing and delivery terms before sign-off.
Quality Control: Experience with luxury finishing, garment construction, color matching, stitch tension, and garment finishing defects.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a collaborative, positive approach to coordinating between in-house seamstresses, external factory managers, and the internal team.
Language Skills:
(Preferred): Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin is a strong plus for daily communication across local Garment District partners, factories, and atelier seamstresses.
Sustainable & Luxury RTW Awareness: Strong interest in industry innovation, familiarity with the luxury ready-to-wear landscape, and a passion for ethical manufacturing and slow fashion practices.
Technical Tools: Proficient in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel for inventory and order tracking; comfortable using shared calendars and digital communication tools.
Availability: Able to work on-site at our studio during scheduled production days.
Perks:
Generous discount, access to studio sample sales, and a seasonal clothing allowance. About The BrandCindy Castro New York is a sustainable women’s clothing brand made in NYC offering sculpted and fluid designs with exceptional fits that celebrate women's curves. The brand is built to address the lack of representation, transparency and sustainability in the fashion industry, working exclusively with biodegradable fabrics, embracing a plastic-free approach, and advocating for fair wages. Unlike fast fashion, our garments are proudly made in NYC prioritizing climate and social justice.
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