Production Associate
Malbon Golf, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Malbon is seeking a Production Associate to support our growing brand partnerships and collaboration initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of production and product development, owning the lifecycle of collaborative products from tech pack submission through final delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a contemporary, fast-paced apparel environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats across development, sourcing, and production execution.
Location: Malbon HQ is based in Santa Monica, CA. We are currently operating from a hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in-office.
What You’ll Do
Own the end-to-end production lifecycle for collaborative and partnership collections
Correspond daily with factories on all developments, growing vendor relationships
Submit initial tech packs and ensure clear, accurate communication with vendorsIssue and submit purchase orders
Track product development milestones from proto through bulk production
Monitor pre-production approvals to ensure delivery dates remain on track
Oversee costing, sampling timelines, approvals, and production calendarsNegotiate delivery delays, troubleshoot production issues, and partner with vendors to maintain on-time execution
Maintain detailed tracking systems to ensure deadlines are met across multiple concurrent collections
Support quality control and ensure collaborative products meet Malbon’s brand standards
Working on multiple seasons at once and balancing workload
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Merchandising, and external brand collaborators
What You’ll Bring
5 years of experience in production, merchandising operations, or a related function with direct exposure to vendors and purchase order management
Background in a fast-paced contemporary or emerging brand (e.g., high-volume DTC or growth-stage companies)
Strong understanding of tech packs, garment construction, sourcing, and vendor communication
Ability to manage multiple collections simultaneously with exceptional organizationComfortable in an environment where priorities shift and teams move quickly
Entrepreneurial mentality; resourceful with creative problem-solving skills
Experience working with factories and mills directlyAbility to manage purchase order workflows end-to-end, including tracking status, identifying variances, and driving timely resolutionHands-on experience using PLM systems to review, update, and maintain product, costing, and production data with a high level of accuracy
Experience in brand partnerships or collaborations is a strong plus
Perks and Benefits
Competitive plans for Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) + matching
Generous PTO policy + observed holiday calendar
Monthly mobile/internet stipend
Employee discount for eligible Malbon products
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
This is a full-time position with an expected salary range of
$80,000
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$90,000 . Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.
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Location: Malbon HQ is based in Santa Monica, CA. We are currently operating from a hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in-office.
What You’ll Do
Own the end-to-end production lifecycle for collaborative and partnership collections
Correspond daily with factories on all developments, growing vendor relationships
Submit initial tech packs and ensure clear, accurate communication with vendorsIssue and submit purchase orders
Track product development milestones from proto through bulk production
Monitor pre-production approvals to ensure delivery dates remain on track
Oversee costing, sampling timelines, approvals, and production calendarsNegotiate delivery delays, troubleshoot production issues, and partner with vendors to maintain on-time execution
Maintain detailed tracking systems to ensure deadlines are met across multiple concurrent collections
Support quality control and ensure collaborative products meet Malbon’s brand standards
Working on multiple seasons at once and balancing workload
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Merchandising, and external brand collaborators
What You’ll Bring
5 years of experience in production, merchandising operations, or a related function with direct exposure to vendors and purchase order management
Background in a fast-paced contemporary or emerging brand (e.g., high-volume DTC or growth-stage companies)
Strong understanding of tech packs, garment construction, sourcing, and vendor communication
Ability to manage multiple collections simultaneously with exceptional organizationComfortable in an environment where priorities shift and teams move quickly
Entrepreneurial mentality; resourceful with creative problem-solving skills
Experience working with factories and mills directlyAbility to manage purchase order workflows end-to-end, including tracking status, identifying variances, and driving timely resolutionHands-on experience using PLM systems to review, update, and maintain product, costing, and production data with a high level of accuracy
Experience in brand partnerships or collaborations is a strong plus
Perks and Benefits
Competitive plans for Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) + matching
Generous PTO policy + observed holiday calendar
Monthly mobile/internet stipend
Employee discount for eligible Malbon products
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
This is a full-time position with an expected salary range of
$80,000
-
$90,000 . Compensation decisions are determined using a variety of job-related factors such as skill set, geographic location, market demands, experience, and education / certifications. If we extend an offer for employment, we will consider all individual qualifications.
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