Product Development & Production Assistant
Job Overview
RIXO’s story began in the London living room of best friends Henrietta & Orlagh, born from their passion for vintage.
Our philosophy is making all our customers feel the best version of themselves. Filling a gap in the market with feminine shapes and high-quality materials from every day to Occasion wear. Always inclusive, always empowering, we create a fusion of original hand-painted prints and timeless silhouettes to flatter every woman, irrespective of age, season, size, nationality, or time of day.
We’re looking for a Product Development & Production Assistant to support our PDP team in delivering high-quality garments on time, ensuring alignment with the Design team’s creative vision.
What you’ll be doing:
Post/ Sample Management:
Manage all post related to the PDP department, including samples, sourcing & all fabric & trims.
Update & maintain sample trackers.
Manage all product samples, including organising, tracking & distributing as required.
Ensure that all samples are prepped & steamed ahead of any key meetings & shoots where necessary.
Critical Path and Production Meetings:
Update & maintain the critical path, ensuring that this is updated each week. Track progress from PO placement through to ex-fty to ensure that dates are met.
Lead production meetings, escalating any concerns with the support of the wider team as needed.
Fabric and Trim Oversight:
Prepare and organize fabric samples, trim cupboards, and boards to support the team’s needs.
System Maintenance:
Upload initial style details onto our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and Airtable to assist Design and Product Development teams.
Maintain the PLM with updates on bulks, fabric details, and information from Design sign-off meetings.
SKU’s
About you:
Previous experience in a production role or similar entry-level position in womenswear fashion business.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Familiarity with PLM systems and workflow management tools.
Self-motivated with a proactive, can-do attitude.
Passionate about womenswear and working in a fast-paced environment.