Apparel Production Specialist

The role

The Production Specialist ensures smooth execution of new item launches, photoshoot preparation, and sample room organization. This role acts as a communication bridge between the U.S. merchandising team and the China production team.

What you will do

• Oversee the weekly new item launching schedule to ensure SKC targets are met.
• Submit the complete launch plan every Wednesday for the following week.
• Review daily launch readiness including linking, images, measurements, and inventory.
• Maintain and update launch trackers with status, delays, and revised timelines.
• Act as the main contact between the U.S. and China teams.
• Coordinate with Creative and Studio teams to schedule and prepare photoshoots.
• Prepare the photoshoot presentation at least one week in advance.
• Oversee labeling, organization, and categorization of seasonal and recutting samples.
• Maintain sample inventory by grouping styles by category and launch period.
• Conduct routine checks for data accuracy regarding linking, sizing, and imagery.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in production coordination, product development, or merchandising
• Proficient in Excel, shared drive management, and product tracking tools
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively throughout the organization
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management
• Independent, self-motivated, team player
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with short timelines and changing priorities
• Sense of urgency, highly detailed, and experience in meeting deadlines
• A positive go-getter and team player, who can work independently with the ability to troubleshoot within a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment

Nice to have

• Bilingual in Mandarin a plus

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
• Employee discounts
• Free weekly catered lunch

About the company

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer. Headquartered in Singapore, it uses an on-demand production methodology.