Scandal Italy is hiring: Fashion Manufacturing & Design Assistant in Los Angeles

Fashion Manufacturing & Design Assistant This range is provided by Scandal Italy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $55,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr Additional compensation types Annual Bonus, Commission, and Sign-on bonus Company Strawberry Paris Strawberry Paris is a Paris-born luxury womenswear brand devoted to unapologetic femininity, romance, and red‑carpet‑level beauty. Delicate French laces, hand‑placed embroidery, fluid silks, and dreamy prints define a signature that has made us the go‑to for brides, celebrities, and anyone who wants to feel like the heroine of her own love story. Creative studio in Paris · Operational headquarters and all production management in Los Angeles. www.strawberryparis.com Role Description Full‑time, on‑site in Los Angeles, CA (Downtown LA / Arts District) Apparel Manufacturing & Design Assistant (Asia‑Focused Production) This is an extremely high‑speed, high‑pressure role on a small, lean team. Production is 100% in Asia. Expect daily 6–8 p.m. PT calls, last‑minute Paris design changes, containers stuck at port, and zero tolerance for delays or excuses. If you move at warp speed, stay ice‑calm under fire, and genuinely enjoy turning chaos into flawless deliveries, this is your arena. Key Responsibilities Own every single style from Paris tech pack to warehouse receipt across multiple Asian factories Primary point of contact for all factories in China, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Indonesia; daily late‑night calls are non‑negotiable Relentlessly chase samples, lab dips, strike‑offs, PP samples, and bulk production with zero slippage Build and maintain iron‑clad relationships with factory owners while pushing them harder and faster than anyone else Plan capacity and secure factory slots 12–18 months ahead in an ultra‑competitive Asian production landscape Execute all fabric, lace, trim, and embellishment purchases—hitting MOQs, negotiating aggressively, and never paying a penny more than necessary Instantly implement complex, often last‑minute design changes from Paris without moving a single delivery date Negotiate pricing, surcharges, air‑freight penalties, and payment terms like your margin depends on it (because it does) Manage end‑to‑end logistics: booking vessels, consolidating shipments, clearing customs, optimizing costs, and ensuring OTIF delivery Deliver bullet‑proof, real‑time production reports and cost updates to Paris creative and US sales teams every Monday morning—no exceptions Cold‑outreach daily to new factories; expand our network and replace any partner that can’t keep up with our pace You’ll Thrive Here If You Are 4–7+ years hard‑core Asia production experience (luxury or contemporary womenswear; bridal/red‑carpet a huge plus) Already have direct, proven relationships with top‑tier factories in India & China. Expert in luxury fabrics, embroidery, beading, lace application, silk dyeing, and couture‑level quality standards Extreme Excel mastery—complex cost sheets, critical paths, live production trackers updated in real time A documented history of shaving costs and lead times while increasing quality Naturally wired for speed: you think, type, and solve problems faster than anyone in the room Zero‑complaint, solution‑first mindset; you see problems 10 steps before they happen and kill them instantly Comfortable (and good at) working 50–60 hour weeks when needed and taking 9 p.m. WeChat calls without flinching Fluent in English; Mandarin and/or Vietnamese strongly preferred This is not a 9‑to‑5 job. This is not a job for people who need hand‑holding. This is a career‑defining role for someone who wants to run production for one of the fastest‑growing romantic luxury brands in the world—and can prove they were born for the pressure. In‑person only · Los Angeles HQ · Competitive salary (commensurate with speed & experience) · Health benefits · Clothing allowance · Paid travel to Asia when required. Benefits & Growth If you read this and felt a rush of adrenaline instead of dread—apply immediately. HUGE ABILITY FOR BONUSES & GROWTH! Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Retail Apparel and Fashion #J-18808-Ljbffr