Production / Sample Coordinator
Sportswear Manufacturer | EMEA Retail | Up to £30,000
Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and ready to kick-start (or grow) your career in the sportswear industry?
We're a fast-paced sportswear manufacturer, and we're looking for a Approvals Coordinator to take ownership of our approval process across apparel ranges — from initial concept through to production-ready samples.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with relevant internships, hands-on factory exposure, and sample experience — as well as candidates with early-career experience in apparel production or approvals.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be the critical link between Design, Sales, factories, licensors, and retailers — ensuring every garment meets brand, design, and quality standards before going into production.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and submit concept approvals, uploading materials to licensor portals and internal systems
Track approvals end-to-end, ensuring timely sign-off across multiple stakeholders
Receive, review, and manage pre-production samples within agreed timelines
Provide clear, detailed feedback to factories and retail buyers on approvals or required improvements
Coordinate sample submissions for licensor review and proactively follow up for feedback
Maintain accurate tracking across internal systems and retailer-specific platforms
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritising key deadlines
Collaborate closely with Sales and Design to keep approvals moving smoothly
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone proactive, organised, and comfortable managing multiple moving parts in a fast-paced production environment.
Essential:
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Experience working with samples and factories (internship experience welcomed)
Ability to manage deadlines and communicate clearly with internal and external teams
Confidence working across multiple approval systems
Desirable:
Experience with Brandcomply, MediaBox, Ziflow, Box, (or similar project/approval tools)
Garment tech or quality assurance knowledge
Why Join Us?
Be part of a growing sportswear manufacturer
Gain end-to-end exposure to apparel production and approvals
Work in a collaborative team environment where your organisation skills make real impact
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hybrid possible 2 days from home
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Important Information
Salary: Up to £30,000 (depending on experience)
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship
If you're ready to bring structure, precision, and energy to a dynamic sportswear environment — we'd love to hear from you.