Fashion Production Assistant (Chinese Mandarin Speaking)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fashion Production Assistant (Chinese Mandarin Speaking)
About J&L:
J&L studio is the London point of contact of one of the most renowned family-owned fashion manufacturing company from Suzhou, China. We have an extensive portfolio in high-end garment production within Contemporary Womenswear, specialising in silk, viscose and woven items. Our clientele spans across all major premium and designer brands in the global market. Our website: https://www.jl-london.com/
About the Fashion Production Assistant position:
As the business continues to grow, we are now looking for one Fashion Production Assistant to join our team in London. You will not only be involved in the essential fashion production phases, managing and coordinating the full production cycle, but also have the chance to learn the latest innovative fabric and techniques. You must possess a ‘can-do’ attitude with a keen eye for detail. This role will need to consistent communication with the manufacturing team in China, a fluent language skill in Mandarin Chinese would be highly appreciated.
Key responsibilities:
- Product management across multiple clients/brands and seasons incl. fabric sourcing, preparing tech packs, supervision of sample development process ensuring product design elements and technical details are accurately understood and considered by the factory
- Setting up accurate delivery schedules and following up with the factory on a daily basis
- Managing the Critical Path of various projects with the factory and making sure they meet key dates, and production runs on time
- Manage and keep track of hundreds of samples
- Continually update all relevant stake holders of any changes to the information/timescales
Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience in fashion retail buying or merchandising is desirable
- Passion for fashion and understanding for the product development within Womenswear
- Language skills in Mandarin Chinese is highly appreciated.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
- Self-motivated, pro-active mentality with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent problem solver and decision maker – focusing on solutions
- Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint & Word
*Candidate who wants to be considered for this position must hold a valid visa to be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £24,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fashion Production Assistant (Chinese Mandarin Speaking) roles across J&L Studio's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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