Wholesale Operations Director

A growing lifestyle brand is seeking a seasoned Wholesale Operations Director to lead wholesale execution, improve internal processes, and strengthen cross-functional coordination across sales, operations, logistics, finance, production, and warehouse teams. This person will play a central role in ensuring orders move accurately and efficiently from entry through fulfillment while building scalable systems to support continued growth.

This is a hybrid position based in Culver City, California, working Monday through Friday.

Position Overview

• Lead day-to-day wholesale operations and order management
• Improve systems, reporting, and process efficiency
• Support sales performance through timely and accurate order execution
• Partner across departments to align inventory, shipping, production, and customer requirements
• Manage and develop wholesale operations team members

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee wholesale order flow, including order entry, updates, validation, and issue resolution
• Monitor open orders, shipping timelines, and fulfillment progress to ensure delivery windows are met
• Maintain accuracy across pricing, inventory, product details, and order data
• Drive automation and process improvements that increase speed, visibility, and scalability
• Partner with sales and logistics teams to manage shipping requirements, routing guides, and account expectations
• Coordinate with finance and production teams on vendor documentation, product information, and operational needs
• Create and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and KPI tracking for leadership review
• Work closely with warehouse partners on allocation, fulfillment priorities, and shipment readiness
• Manage open order reporting, ETA communication, shipping plans, and related updates to internal stakeholders
• Address operational challenges by identifying gaps, resolving technical issues, and improving workflows

Systems and EDI Oversight

• Supervise account setup and wholesale operational onboarding
• Partner with operations teams on EDI integrations, order processing, inventory coordination, and fulfillment execution
• Ensure accuracy of EDI transactions, documentation, and outbound shipment details for domestic and international partners
• Oversee non-direct wholesale platforms and related shipping approvals, documentation, tracking, and proof-of-delivery updates
• Manage invoicing, payment requests, and customer billing processes for accounts outside of factor-managed workflows

Leadership and Team Development

• Manage, coach, and support the wholesale operations team
• Contribute to hiring, performance reviews, growth planning, and advancement recommendations
• Approve time off requests and timesheets
• Set clear priorities and maintain strong service standards across internal and external partnerships

Reporting and Business Performance

• Generate regular sales, inventory, and fulfillment reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Track drop-ship service levels, compliance, and performance metrics
• Support revenue goals through strong oversight of shipping targets and month-end fulfillment activity
• Deliver visibility into wholesale performance through organized, reliable reporting

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of wholesale experience
• Experience working with major retail partners
• ERP experience required
• Background managing a 3PL environment
• Experience leading teams and supporting systems implementation or transformation efforts
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and related functions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative approach and strong cross-functional partnership skills

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the role with reasonable accommodation
• Regular desk and computer work
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods as needed
• Ability to move or lift items up to 25 pounds
• Ability to access different areas within the work location

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount

Junior Product Designer

We are seeking a creative and detail-driven Junior Product Designer to support the design and development of fashion-forward active and lifestyle apparel across multiple categories. This role is ideal for someone with early-career experience in apparel design who has strong technical drawing skills, a sharp eye for trend-right product, and a passion for creating elevated, commercially successful styles.

What You’ll Do

• Create technical sketches, CADs, and design concepts that reflect seasonal direction and overall assortment needs
• Assist in developing apparel styles across silhouettes, color stories, fabrications, and construction details
• Contribute to the buildout and refinement of seasonal product assortments
• Help develop design elements such as prints, graphics, trims, and palette direction
• Research fashion, active, and lifestyle trends to identify new ideas and relevant market opportunities
• Analyze competitor product and consumer preferences to support the design process
• Work cross-functionally with product development and production partners to maintain design intent throughout sampling and execution
• Support design reviews by preparing presentation materials and updating work based on feedback
• Ensure product concepts align with brand positioning, target customer expectations, and pricing goals
• Maintain consistency across categories while supporting a cohesive seasonal point of view

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years of experience in apparel design, preferably within activewear, athleisure, or lifestyle product
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills and experience creating professional CADs and technical flats
• Understanding of garment construction, materials, trims, fit, and the product lifecycle from concept to production
• Ability to turn creative direction and trend research into wearable, marketable product ideas
• Awareness of current trends in active and casual apparel, including silhouette, fabrication, and consumer shifts
• Organized, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong visual communication skills and attention to detail

Technical Designer – Outerwear

We are seeking an immediately available Technical Designer with 6+ years of experience, preferably in women’s outerwear. This is a hands-on role for someone who is highly detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing the technical design process from fittings through final approvals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in fittings with design and cross-functional teams; take detailed notes and track all updates
• Measure proto and pre-production samples to ensure accuracy against specs
• Update tech packs and prepare clear, accurate fit comments and corrections
• Communicate directly with vendors and factories regarding fit, construction, and sample updates
• Manage sample tracking and help ensure timelines are met throughout the development process
• Maintain consistency in garment specs, construction details, and product quality

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Technical Design experience
• Must have outerwear experience; women’s outerwear preferred
• Strong experience participating in fittings and updating technical packages
• Proven ability to handle vendor communication and sample tracking
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Illustrator

This is a great opportunity for a polished Technical Designer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has a strong background in outerwear.

Senior Technical Designer – Women’s Apparel

Seeking a senior-level technical design professional who brings strong hands-on product expertise. This role is ideal for someone who can own fit and construction execution while helping lead team priorities, improve processes, and partner cross-functionally throughout development.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development across assigned categories from proto through production
• Conduct fit sessions and provide clear direction on fit, construction, and quality
• Create and manage technical specs, fit comments, and product documentation
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Production, and vendors to ensure strong execution
• Help improve standards, workflows, and overall team efficiency

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical design experience in women’s apparel
• Strong knowledge of fit, grading, construction, and fabric behavior
• Experience working directly with overseas vendors
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with knits, wovens and loungewear experience preferred

A well-known luxury fashion brand is looking for a Product Development & Production Specialist for Handbags. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for luxury accessories, global product development, and production who enjoys working in a collaborative, creative, and fast-paced environment.

About the Role:

We’re partnering with a luxury fashion brand seeking a Product Development & Production – Handbags & Accessories to lead the end-to-end product development and production process across handbags, small leather goods, and soft and hard accessories. This role will oversee global development, sourcing, production, vendor partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure exceptional quality, innovation, and on-time delivery from concept through bulk production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end product development and production from concept through bulk production
• Develop and manage seasonal development and production calendars
• Partner closely with Design, Merchandising, Raw Materials, and Production teams
• Oversee prototypes, SMS, BOMs, fittings, and production approvals
• Build and manage relationships with global factories, suppliers, and manufacturing partners across Asia and Europe
• Negotiate costing, lead times, and support margin objectives
• Ensure product quality, functionality, and on-time delivery
• Identify sourcing opportunities and drive process improvements across development and production
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accessories Product Development & Production team
• Travel internationally to support factory partnerships and production execution

Qualifications:

• 5 years of Accessories Product Development & Production experience
• Strong background in luxury handbags, leather goods, and accessories
• Experience working with global factories and manufacturing partners across Asia and Europe
• Strong sourcing, costing, production, and calendar management experience
• Deep understanding of leather goods construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; RLM experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Ideal Background:

We’re especially interested in candidates from luxury or premium brands with experience leading Accessories Product Development, Production, Sourcing, or Merchandising teams. Experience with handbags, small leather goods, trims, materials, global sourcing, vendor management, and production execution is highly preferred.

Our client is seeking an Apparel Designer to focus on Missy Wovens (Private Label- Macy’s Experience) for a major department store customer. This role is ideal for someone with strong current or recent Macy’s experience, a deep understanding of the Missy customer, and the ability to take product from concept through final execution. This is a collaborative position working closely with merchandising, product development, and production to create commercially successful collections.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design trend-right Missy Wovens (Private Label) collections from concept through final execution
• Create sketches, CADs, color stories, and seasonal design presentations
• Research market trends, competition, and new opportunities
• Partner closely with merchandising and product development on line planning and product strategy
• Develop fabrics, trims, color palettes, and silhouette direction
• Attend fittings and collaborate on garment construction, fit, and execution
• Ensure product aligns with customer needs, brand positioning, and business goals
• Manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work cross-functionally throughout the design and development process

What They’re Looking For:

• Strong current or recent Macy’s experience required
• Experience designing within Missy Wovens
• Proven ability to create commercially successful product for department store customers
• Strong sketching, CAD, and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of fabrications, garment construction, fit, and product development
• Ability to identify trends and translate them into customer-right product
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

NYC Area Applicants ONLY – No Relo – Must have Fashion Industry Experience

Our client is seeking a strategic Human Resources leader to partner closely with senior leadership and management teams to align people strategies with business objectives. This individual will help drive organizational effectiveness, support a high-performing culture, and provide leadership across a broad range of HR functions.
The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple levels of an organization. This role requires a thoughtful, solutions-oriented leader who can navigate complexity, lead through change, and foster employee engagement and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and refinement of HR strategies, programs, and policies that support organizational goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into clear and effective people initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership across core HR functions, including:
  • Employee relations
  • Performance management
  • Talent management
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Training and development
  • Succession planning
  • Workforce planning
• Collaborate with internal partners and external vendors to improve HR programs, benefits offerings, and related systems.
• Lead and support learning and development initiatives aligned with current and future business needs.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, expense management, and invoice processing related to HR operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HR team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of progressive Human Resources leadership experience.
• Proven success partnering with senior and executive leadership.
• Deep experience across multiple HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent strategy, compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence, advise, and challenge leaders with credibility and discretion.
• Experience leading high-performing teams through change, growth, and ambiguity.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex employee relations matters with sound judgment and balanced decision-making.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, workforce analytics, and cost management.
• Experience working in a global or multi-entity environment is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Employee relations
• Policy and procedure development
• Staffing and recruitment
• Performance management
• Compensation strategy
• Training and development
• Legal and compliance awareness
• Change leadership
• Stakeholder management

A well-known apparel company is seeking a Mens Designer to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly creative, trend-driven designer with a strong background in men’s or unisex apparel and a sharp eye for streetwear, surf, skate, and contemporary fashion. The ideal candidate brings both strong creative vision and hands-on execution, with the ability to take concepts from idea to final product while maintaining brand integrity throughout the development process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process from initial concept through final product execution
• Develop seasonal concepts, color stories, silhouettes, and product assortments
• Create sketches, CADs, tech packs, and presentation materials
• Research fashion trends, market shifts, and competitive landscape
• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Technical Design, and Production teams
• Ensure design integrity is maintained throughout the development lifecycle
• Present seasonal direction and design concepts to internal stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of apparel design experience (Men’s, Unisex)
• Strong men’s or unisex apparel design background
• Experience in streetwear, surf, skate, lifestyle, or contemporary categories
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates creative vision and product execution
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills