Design & Production Assistant

Purpose of the PositionThe Design and Production Assistant is a key position within Manu Atelier, responsible for ensuring coordination between the design team and the production department throughout the collection development process. This role brings together both creative and technical aspects, ensuring that every stage — from design to sampling, production planning, quality control, and delivery — is completed on time, accurately, and in line with the brand’s quality standards.Main ResponsibilitiesActively participate in the seasonal collection development process, from concept to final product.Develop new product ideas and propose creative, functional, and material-based innovations.Conduct trend and market research, prepare moodboards, color palettes, and material libraries to support the design process.Create and update technical drawings, specifications, and tech packs using CAD or Illustrator.Coordinate with the pattern-making and production teams during prototype and sample stages, including Proto, Fitting, and Pre-Production (PP) samples.Review samples according to design and production standards, document feedback, and track revisions.Support production planning by monitoring schedules, coordinating with manufacturers and suppliers, and ensuring workflow continuity.Manage and follow up on material orders, deliveries, and inventory, maintaining accurate production and stock records.Participate in quality control processes, ensuring consistency in craftsmanship, material, and form according to approved samples.Assist in showroom preparations, photoshoots, and collection presentations, ensuring all samples and documentation are ready and organized.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, or Industrial Design (experience in leather goods or accessories is an advantage).Knowledge of product design, leather goods, and accessory productionStrong understanding of technical drawing and production literacy (from sketch to pattern to manufacturing)Experience in production planning, quality control, and supply chain processesAesthetic perspective combined with creative problem-solving skillsCareful, organized, and detail-oriented work habitsProficiency in MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, and production software (ERP, PLM)Team-oriented, with strong communication and coordination skillsProficiency in English technical terminology, especially related to materials and production processesTools and Documents UsedAdobe Illustrator / Photoshop / CLO3D – for technical drawings and color variationsExcel / Google Sheets – for production tracking, reporting, and material planningERP / PLM Systems – for inventory and production trackingTech Pack & BOM (Bill of Materials) – for product technical documentationQuality Control Forms, Production Slips/Receipts/Invoices, Sample Approval FormsPosition within the OrganizationReports to: Product Manager / Creative DirectorsWork Locations: Head Office, Production Workshop, Supplier FacilitiesCollaborates with: Pattern Making, Production, Procurement, Quality Control, Logistics, Marketing, and E-commerce Teams