New York City’s top Apparel Executive Search Firm is located in the Heart of Manhattan’s Fashion district, representing some of the finest names in the industry. With over 28 years recruitment experience, we believe in the power of building relationships.
A BRIEF HISTORY
For over 28 years, Todd Wayne, president and owner of Jessilyn Personnel, has been the driving force behind our firm. Prior to founding Jessilyn, Todd spent 15 years running a family apparel business affording him a unique perspective into the intricacies of the fashion industry.
From the beginning, the philosophy and foundation of our firm has focused on partnership. Building relationships with, and between, our clients and applicants. This has kept our company thriving and why we are located on 34th Street in the heart of the fashion industry, consistently delivering top candidates to our clientele.
PROCESS
The staff of Jessilyn Personnel conducts an in-depth interview with all of our candidates with every portfolio thoroughly is assessed. We make sure our applicants are qualified before we present them to our clients.
Jessilyn's applicant database is over 700,000 strong. We partner directly with your Human Resources Department to help them find candidates who will meet their specific needs.
Compile statistical, financial, accounting, and auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts receivable and profits and losses
Research and apply unidentified customer payments
Work in Team with compliance, AP departments to ensure departmental fluidity
Our client is a contemporary better Womenswear Cashmere and Knits house. Their product ranges from cashmere and knit tops and knit dresses. The company was founded in 2001 with a gross revenue of over $100 million. Their corporate office is located in Midtown Manhattan with over 50 employees.
Their product are produced internationally and a privately held corporation. Their sales are being distributed in better department store across the country.
Description:
Our client is searching for an Data Entry person with AIMs or Bluecherry /Data Entry experience.
Must have experience with the Shipping department
Billing, Purchase orders and work directly with Warehouse
Our client is an iconic fashion house looking for a size 8 woman's special occasion and workwear fit model. Please submit ALL MEASUREMENTS in resume to be considered. This is a full time position.
Responsibilities:
Must maintain physical fit-body measurements, size, shape, proportions
Model all types of apparel for fittings
Communicate fit information with detail and accuracy
Provide feedback and identify concerns about technical/functional fit
Magnificent high end retail store located in the heart of Manhattan. Been in business for over 60 years and sells the most amazing day, evening, MOB. They also do collaborations with European and American Designers to create product exclusively for their retail stores. Our client also has multiple retail stores located in New York and Canada. Their price point in retail is $300-$36,000
Our client is looking for fitters for eveningwear, mother of the bride and bridal. Must have retail experience with customer fittings. Must have experience working in fast-paced retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Barneys etc..
Our client is an American luxury fashion company that produces women’s, men’s and accessories and showcases their collection lines twice a year during New York Fashion Week. The company, which is publicly traded, has been in business for over 75 years with an annual revenue of over 4.5 billion dollars. The corporate office is based in New York City with over 1,000 directly owned and operated retail stores worldwide. With over 10,000 employees, their product is being manufactured globally. They sell to luxury department stores and boutiques with retail price points between $150 and $3,300.
Our client is looking for freelance samplemakers to work on menswear.
Assignment is from 11/28 until 12/9
Report to the Atelier Director
Work closely with the design team on making samples and doing alterations
Our Client has been dressing the most prestigious companies in the hospitality, residential and entertainment industry for almost a century. A Domestic clothing Manufacturer, located in Nassau County, Long Island -conveniently located just steps away from the Long Island Rail Road. They are looking for an experienced Marker Maker to join their team.
Our client is an iconic fashion house looking for a plus size 18 woman's special occasion and workwear fit model. Please submit ALL MEASUREMENTS in resume to be considered. This is a part-time position.
Responsibilities:
Must maintain physical fit-body measurements, size, shape, proportions
Model all types of apparel for fittings
Communicate fit information with detail and accuracy
Provide feedback and identify concerns about technical/functional fit
Our client is a well established children’s apparel manufacturer who is searching for a Production Coordinator with 5-7 years of Childrenswear experience.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review Tech-packs prior to send out
Ensure vendors are sent required color cards, wash standards, artwork, label packages and trim
Send Production PO’s, UPC info, and packaging requirements to factory
Provide vendors with retail compliance requirements, lab testing requirements and standards
Coordinate company retail lab tests
Coordinate payments between Import Dept and factory
Work with Production Mgr, Design Team and Tech Design to ensure all aspects of products that move into production have been approved prior to the start of production
Track manufacturing process to ensure that the product meets the agreed purchase order requirements
Request WIP reports and review TOP samples
Coordinate shipping with Import Dept
Coordinate Accounts Payable and Vendors to ensure all documents are properly submitted
Ability to communicate with good written and oral skills and work well with others in a team environment
Our Client has been dressing the most prestigious companies in the hospitality, residential and entertainment industry for almost a century. A Domestic clothing Manufacturer, located in Nassau County, Long Island -conveniently located just steps away from the Long Island Rail Road. They are looking for experienced Production Cutters to join their team.
Our client is a privately held moderate to better dress manufacturer with a corporate office located in Midtown Manhattan. Their 4 divisions range from traditional, special occasion, fun contemporary and trendy dresses. They have been established since 1985 with an annual revenue of 50 million dollars and approximately 50 employees. Their price points range from $50 to $100. Their product is manufactured internationally and distribute to major department stores, specialty chains and boutiques. They have also expanded internationally to Canada, South America and Europe.
Our client is looking for a large size production patternmaker.
Patternmaker responsibilities:
Develop production patterns for day to evening dresses
Work with sewers and factories on production patterns
Must have experience with large sizes patterns (18-24)
Must have 10+ years working as a patternmaker
Work with companies similar to Lane Bryant, Avenue, Dressbarn etc.
Men’s and boy’s sportswear manufacturer is looking for a production/ sourcing manager.
Manage product cycle-from order placement until delivery in the US, including, managing the T&A calendar, lab dips, fabric approval, trim approval, etc
Stay on calendar
QC document review
testing report review
Communicate with suppliers overseas
Evaluate monthly capacity to ensure we plan accordingly
Communicate with sales staff on any issues or late deliveries
Our Client is Seeking highly organized individual able to work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is someone passionate about pursuing a career in the fashion industry. As a Sales Assistant, you’ll have the benefit of working alongside a great team -monitoring and tracking samples, inventory, market preparation and daily administrative tasks. Candidate should be hardworking, motivated and eager to take the initiative.
Tasks will include (but are not limited to): • Participate in showroom appointments • Prepare PowerPoint picture recaps follow each meeting • Monitor and track inventory
Work alongside team for completion of order confirmations and all order maintenance
Market Preparation, for upcoming market weeks and shows
Maintaining the appearance of the showroom before, during, and after appointments.
Daily administrative tasks such as organization, filing and ordering supplies when necessary.
Track and monitor sales orders and make sure they have been entered into the system.
Send samples to buyers when necessary.
Track samples in and out of the showroom
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years experience Excellent Communication Skills Working knowledge of MS word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Photo Shop Must be organized, detail oriented & professional
Our client is the premier designer and manufacturer of swimwear in North America. They are a privately owned company and has led the swimwear industry in quality and innovation since 1933.
Roles and responsibilities for Swimwear Sample Hand /TEMP TO PERM
Ability to operate multiple sewing machines to create swimwear samples
Experienced with Swimwear / Lingerie / Activewear preferred
Our Client has been dressing the most prestigious companies in the hospitality, residential and entertainment industry for almost a century. A Domestic clothing Manufacturer, located on Long Island just steps away from the Long Island Rail Road. They are looking for a talented Seamstress/Alterations candidate to join their team.
Womenswear apparel manufacturer, based in Detroit, is looking for a Sewing Room Supervisor. We are looking for a highly skilled professional with broad expertise working with diverse fabric qualities and garment construction to on-board, manage, train and troubleshoot line sewers for sampling, production, inspection & finishing.
Must be able to manage a large quantity of styles and units.
Must be skilled in soft and hard pieces for tops, blouses, bottoms, dresses, cocktail gowns, jackets, bombers, down outerwear
Fabrics ranging from denim to finer woven and jersey tops
Our client is a well-established Children’s Apparel Manufacturer searching for a talented, experienced -detailed oriented and organized individual to join their fast-paced organization. They are looking for someone who possesses an upbeat attitude and has the desire to move ahead in the childrenswear market.
Responsibilities:
Create size specs from infants to children’s size 20 sportswear in both boys and girls
Grading from infants to children’s size 20 in both boys and girls
Prepare detailed Tech Packs for pricing and production
Evaluate and comment on proto’s and fit samples
Explain and diagram how to make corrections and garment construction to factories
General Requirements:
Knowledge of patternmaking, sewing and garment construction
Have a strong product knowledge
Need to have a strong knowledge of knit, woven and sweater construction as well as fabrics, denims, washes and finishes
Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator skills required
Our Client is a leading Intimate apparel global manufacturer, importer, wholesaler, and online retailer. Located in the heart of the Fashion Industry.
They are looking for a Mid Level Intimate Apparel Tech Designer with fit knowledge of Panties and Bras and to attend all fittings and have the ability to assign graded specs.
Junior, Missy and Plus Size Women’s clothing company is looking for a creative and talented Full Fashion Sweater Technical Designer with Cut and Sew experience to join their team. Candidates should have between 2 and 4 years of experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Initiate tech pack from Salesman samples with correct POMs, construction details and graded specs in a timely manner for overseas factories
Accurate measuring and overall quality and fit evaluation of garments prior to live model fittings and participation in all fitting to give accurate information to overseas factories
Send timely, clear fit comments and photos to factories on all corrections and revisions
Understanding of Private Label fit and submission requirements
Clear writing and communication skills with technical design teams at Private Label accounts that maintain professional relationship with accounts.
Understand and follow timelines of delivery with weekly review of all garments in work to be sure all deadlines are achieved
Critical Daily tracking of all fit samples and factory follow up of all garments in work from 1st fit through TOP approval, with special attention to garments with possible delivery delays
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
2-4 years full fashioned sweater experiences a plus
Understanding of yarn, gauge, sweater construction and general sweater machinery
Ability to work to deadline while maintaining accuracy and quality of work
Must be highly organized with attention to details
Proactive work ethic and able to work independently and as part of a team
Very Strong written and verbal skills
Proficient in Excel, Adobe Illustrator and with an aptitude for learning new programs
Illustration by AUDREY SHILT
