Quality Control Specialist - Fashion Job at ZipRecruiter in New York

Quality Control Specialist - Fashion

About Gina Group:

Gina Group is an industry-leading wholesale fashion apparel and accessories company specializing in design, manufacturing, and distribution to retail markets. Our categories include footwear, hosiery, cold weather, intimate apparel, handbags, small leather goods, tech accessories, home goods, and more across various brands. With over 35 years of experience, Gina supplies retail markets with products for kids, juniors, misses, and men’s segments, continuously adapting to the changing retail landscape.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with design to ensure TOP samples match the approved PP samples, inspecting aspects such as weight, print, and material execution with support from design. Ensure all products meet the same size and quality standards as the approved PP.
• Verify that vendors produce products correctly. Accept or reject finished samples and follow up on rejected items for necessary revisions.
• Work with internal teams to troubleshoot product or packaging issues.
• Review packaging artwork, including initial email review and actual labels, ensuring color accuracy (Pantone), legal information correctness, paper quality, retail details, barcodes, and proper grading.
• Ensure packaging is properly secured to prevent issues at retail.
• Communicate with sales and customers regarding customer-specific TOPs, reviewing vendor guides for compliance, and adhering to customer protocols, including working within customer portals as needed.
• Create and maintain a library of sample requirements for each customer.
• Track TOPs shared with customers, ensuring receipt and following up on comments, sharing feedback with vendors.
• Use product milestone reports to monitor packaging and samples, ensuring timely delivery and recording receipt and feedback.
• Assist in ensuring on-time deliveries by sharing relevant details with production.
• Organize paperwork, labels, and samples efficiently for future reference.
• Monitor internal and external emails to facilitate effective communication.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using a Pantone book.
• Ability to multitask and work collaboratively.

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) & early Fridays
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
• Pet insurance and discounts
• Disability and life insurance options
• Short and long-term insurance plans
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Team building and company events

NY Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 annually, depending on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Gina Group is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Recruitment Agencies:

Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and is not responsible for fees related to such resumes.

Visit us at www.ginagroup.com to learn more about us.

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