Janie and Jack LLC
Janie and Jack. We set ourselves apart with outstanding quality and great care for every detail, from our clothing to our customer service to the people we work with. Are you ready to be a part of the Janie and Jack story?
What you’ll do As the Associate Production Manager for Sweaters, you’ll manage the end-to-end product lifecycle — from initial development to final delivery — with a focus on sweater category. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure our sweater products meet design intent, cost goals, and quality standards, while delivering on time.
Responsibilities
Sweater Product Development & Costing
Lead pre-costing and development process for all sweater styles each season
Partner with design, tech, and merchandising to review yarn selection, stitch complexity, and trims for cost and feasibility
Own DV (Development) and costing meetings, ensuring alignment on final vendor placement and target cost
Evaluate sweater construction, stitch counts, and yarn consumption to proactively identify production or costing issues
Stay current on yarn trends, stitch techniques, and manufacturing capabilities in major sweater regions (e.g., China, Bangladesh, Vietnam)
Production & Vendor Management
Track and manage all production timelines to ensure on-time delivery
Build strong relationships with agents and vendors specializing in sweater manufacturing
Communicate clearly with overseas partners to resolve development and production issues
Ensure all bulk production meets company quality, safety, and compliance standards in collaboration with QA and Compliance teams
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Design and Tech Design to translate creative vision into production-ready garments
Troubleshoot development and fit challenges specific to sweaters (e.g., shrinkage, torque, stitch integrity)
Strategize cross-brand or cross-category vendor placement for optimal margin and delivery
What you’ll bring
5-7 years of experience in apparel production or product development, with direct experience in sweaters or knitwear
Strong knowledge of sweater construction, yarn types, gauges, knitting techniques, and production limitations
Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through skills
Proactive problem-solver with a sharp eye for detail and a high sense of urgency
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PLM tools (DESL or similar)
Ability to travel to vendors for development and production follow-up (as needed)
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
The Product—so good, you’ll be using your employee discount more than you probably should.
The People—ask anyone that works here…we have incredible people on our team.
The Experience—you’ll enjoy a rewarding career at a respected children’s brand.
Let’s Talk Perks!
Employee discount at Janie and Jack
Paid holidays and flexible time off
Generous Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions for individuals and families
Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits
Life insurance
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program with resources like financial and legal assistance, emotional work / life counseling, health, and wellness resources, travel assistance
Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills,, education, and geographic location. Employees are offered a variety of benefits to empower them with the resources and flexibility they need to enjoy success on the job and to live a healthy life. Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health and dependent care FSA, life / ad&d insurance, short term and long term disability, commuter benefits, pet benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and 401(k) including matching. All employees are eligible for employee discounts and EAP Resources. All regular, full-time Brand Support Center employees are eligible for the annual discretionary bonus plan.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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What you’ll do As the Associate Production Manager for Sweaters, you’ll manage the end-to-end product lifecycle — from initial development to final delivery — with a focus on sweater category. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure our sweater products meet design intent, cost goals, and quality standards, while delivering on time.
Responsibilities
Sweater Product Development & Costing
Lead pre-costing and development process for all sweater styles each season
Partner with design, tech, and merchandising to review yarn selection, stitch complexity, and trims for cost and feasibility
Own DV (Development) and costing meetings, ensuring alignment on final vendor placement and target cost
Evaluate sweater construction, stitch counts, and yarn consumption to proactively identify production or costing issues
Stay current on yarn trends, stitch techniques, and manufacturing capabilities in major sweater regions (e.g., China, Bangladesh, Vietnam)
Production & Vendor Management
Track and manage all production timelines to ensure on-time delivery
Build strong relationships with agents and vendors specializing in sweater manufacturing
Communicate clearly with overseas partners to resolve development and production issues
Ensure all bulk production meets company quality, safety, and compliance standards in collaboration with QA and Compliance teams
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Design and Tech Design to translate creative vision into production-ready garments
Troubleshoot development and fit challenges specific to sweaters (e.g., shrinkage, torque, stitch integrity)
Strategize cross-brand or cross-category vendor placement for optimal margin and delivery
What you’ll bring
5-7 years of experience in apparel production or product development, with direct experience in sweaters or knitwear
Strong knowledge of sweater construction, yarn types, gauges, knitting techniques, and production limitations
Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through skills
Proactive problem-solver with a sharp eye for detail and a high sense of urgency
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PLM tools (DESL or similar)
Ability to travel to vendors for development and production follow-up (as needed)
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
The Product—so good, you’ll be using your employee discount more than you probably should.
The People—ask anyone that works here…we have incredible people on our team.
The Experience—you’ll enjoy a rewarding career at a respected children’s brand.
Let’s Talk Perks!
Employee discount at Janie and Jack
Paid holidays and flexible time off
Generous Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions for individuals and families
Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits
Life insurance
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Employee Assistance Program with resources like financial and legal assistance, emotional work / life counseling, health, and wellness resources, travel assistance
Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills,, education, and geographic location. Employees are offered a variety of benefits to empower them with the resources and flexibility they need to enjoy success on the job and to live a healthy life. Full-time employees are eligible for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health and dependent care FSA, life / ad&d insurance, short term and long term disability, commuter benefits, pet benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and 401(k) including matching. All employees are eligible for employee discounts and EAP Resources. All regular, full-time Brand Support Center employees are eligible for the annual discretionary bonus plan.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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