Fashion Production Manager
Full-Time | Artarmon, NSW
Swish Fashion is a much-loved plus-size Australian fashion label that has been helping women feel confident, comfortable and beautiful for over 25 years. We believe fashion is about more than clothing. It's about creating pieces women love to wear and feel their very best in.
Behind every collection is a passionate, hardworking and close-knit team, many of whom have been with Swish for over a decade. Loyalty and a genuine care for the brand are at the heart of everything we do.
We take pride in creating beautiful, quality garments, building long-term relationships with our trusted manufacturing partners in Sydney and offshore, and delivering every collection with care, precision and attention to detail.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys being part of a cooperative team and wants to make a real impact. If you're highly organised, happy to work independently, passionate about quality, and take pride in seeing a collection come to life, we'd love to hear from you.
Note: this is a full-time position; however, if 4 days per week were more suitable, that could be considered.
PRODUCTION MANAGER JOB SCOPE
GARMENT SAMPLING
Setting up all bills of material for the new season into our production software, Niche
Setting up styles into Niche
Costings in Niche including AUD and NZ
Allocating styles to the makers
Accessory ordering for samples
Noting which maker received each sample in Niche
Chasing samples from makers
Ticketing samples for sale
Initiating and communicating with offshore suppliers




Negotiating prices both local and offshore
Entering sales orders
Analysing sales and placing fabric and accessory orders
FOB contracts for offshore suppliers
Coordinate fit sessions and document detailed fit comments and technical feedback.
Conduct measurement checks to ensure compliance with approved specifications and fit standards.
Evaluate garment construction and workmanship, providing recommendations for improvement where required.
GARMENT PRODUCTION
Monitoring and ordering bulk fabrics and accessories
Managing and coordinating delivery dates of fabrics and accessories
Communicating with pattern makers the order of production requirements and setting when samples are to be handed over for cutting/making
Scheduling markers and cutting
Passing cutting to making and setting maker delivery dates
Ensuring the maker has all accessories
Raise all cut sheets through Niche. Allocate work to internal graders and cutters, external makers and schedule all deliveries for Australian and New Zealand wholesalers, Swish retail and online stores.
Follow up with makers for pre-production samples, which are passed to the pattern maker for approval
Allocate retail prices set by retail manager




Allocating barcodes to the season
Exporting seasonal styles from Niche to our inventory management system, Lightspeed, via CSV with correct naming conventions, categories and tags
Monitoring maker delivery times
Checking quality of production once delivered from makers
Manage all import and export documentation involving invoicing, shipping and freight.
Generate weekly sales and inventory reports.
Break down projected expenses relating to offshore production and delivery time frames and pass to Accounts.
Allocate invoices for seasonal job coding and pass to Accounts.
GENERAL
Assisting in despatch and online packing as needed.
Overseeing and managing the entire running and flow of work in the factory and offshore.
Assisting the Director and the marketing team to schedule and ensure stock is in-store and available online for weekly EDM's.
Weekly reporting on retail stock levels in our inventory management system, Lightspeed.
Assisting with the preparation for photoshoots and the dressing of models.
Candidates with formal training in Fashion Design and/or Pattern Making will be highly regarded.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Strong garment construction and manufacturing knowledge.
Advanced understanding of fit, grading, measurement specifications, and size standards.
Experience creating and managing tech packs, specification sheets, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment finishing, and production processes.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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📌 Production Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Swish Fashion
📍 New South Wales