Production Associate - Malbon Golf
View Company Profile- Job Title
- Production Associate
- Job Location
- Santa Monica, CA
- Job Description
- 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 productionMonitor 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
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Malbon Golf Company Size
Between 10 - 50 employees
Malbon Golf Founded Year
2016
Malbon Golf Total Amount Raised
$30,094,998
Malbon Golf Funding Rounds
View funding detailsSeries Unknown
$27,999,898 USD
Series Unknown
$2,095,100 USD