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.
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.
We are in search of an Account Receivable Assistant with strong Charge Backs experience.
Nothing better than having a MENTOR to teach you the mastering art of Patternmaking at the highest collection level. You will be working in the runway and the celebrity division for the best patternmakers in New York as their assistant.
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.
Bespoke men’s suit company is looking for a full time tailor with an eye for design to join a fast-growing business. Our client makes and design custom suits, as well as provide highly technical alternations.
Work on bespoke men’s tailoring
Minimum 10-15 years of custom tailoring experience producing high quality work
Proven ability to efficiently and professionally follow direction and meet deadlines
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and multiple tasks during peak periods
Must be experienced in all aspects of custom tailoring and reconstruction, including but not limited to: Shoulder work, taper legs etc.
Our client is an established women’s contemporary brand, seeking an experienced E-commerce Operations Assistant to join their team.
Responsibilities:
Run daily sales reports for the department.
Manage e-commerce Inventory: analyze/replenish the sold Inventory.
Cross reference the website back end Inventory & Operating system.
Handle all customer service inquiries via phone calls/emails.
Display creative problem solving abilities in accommodating client needs (returns, damaged merchandise, etc.). Partner closely with Supervisor to problem solve in these situations to ensure company standards are met.
Maximize cross sales opportunities in all emails and phone correspondences by suggesting related products to original inquiries, as well as alternatives to sold out requests
Process all customer returns and ensure refunds are given in a timely manner
Preparing excel spread sheet for product upload, colors, pricing, UPC Codes … etc.
Cross reference images between the photographer and the buy sheet.
Work closely with fulfillment facilities to resolve shipping issues and ensure brand packaging standards are consistently met.
Partner with Supervisor to create market content calendar that includes site updates, product launches, sales and promotions, newsletters and social media plans.
Handle all aspects of social media: create contents and influencers outreach … etc.
Ensure efficiency in processes and share ideas to improve methods
Other responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years in E-commerce business.
Google analytics, Shopify and social media dashboard experience a must.
Exceptional ability to multi-task and prioritize.
A highly collaborative team player with a track record of partnering with others to meet objectives.
Excellent communications skills both verbal and written to people of varying levels and cultures.
Our client is a well established Women’s Wear Manufacturer seeking an Executive Assistant to support their CEO and Manage booking of heavy and frequent International and Domestic Travel, Hotels and all necessary Reservations. Must be a self -starter, well spoken professional, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support CEO with both administrative and personal duties
Handle projects assigned by CEO in a timely and efficient manner
Follow up on and file - away Real Estate Renewals
Provide general administrative and clerical support
Arrange all international and domestic travel
Efficiently handle CEO calendar
Perform projects and assignments as needed
Run errands as needed
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 3 years Executive level support with emphasis of travel management
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
Excellent Verbal Communication Skills English
Must be Organized and Possess a positive, can do attitude
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..
One of the most prestigious luxury fashion design company is seeking Sample Makers with at least 10 years’ experience working in luxury/high-end companies. All positions are freelance roles for various projects in high-end galas/events.
We need sample makers that specialize in Red Carpet style dresses, with intricate hand and machine sewing couture techniques. Also, must be quick in the techniques below:
Lace encrustations, using zig zag and hand sewing methods
Machine and hand sewn appliques
Hand sewing beading and laces
Quick and accurate machine sewing.
Ability to work with: silk tulle, chiffon, georgette, silk cdc, laces, and on occasion leather
To apply stones and studs via hot fix/ and hand press machine
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
Private label dress manufacturer is searching for a Print Cad Designer. This individual will be responsible for developing original artwork for textile prints.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
PRINTS
Create original artwork in Illustrator. Be proactive of legal infringements when creating artwork.
Fantastic eye for color and trend-right color combinations.
Generate colorways as requested.
File and organize color & print library, add new colors, and update and maintain color chart seasonally.
Flat sketches on illustrator
Mini Bodies (Inserting placement print on Flat sketches)
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Design/Textile or equivalent.
1-3 years experience in apparel textile design, development and production. Graphic design experience a plus.
Strong technical background in setting up production artwork.
Understands and works with a sense of urgency. Must be organized, detail-oriented and manage time wisely.
Team player.
Excellent fashion sense. Stay current with markets and up on current trends.
Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
Must have exceptional technical skills in Illustrator and Photoshop with an overall excellent fashion sense.
Private label dress manufacturer is searching for a Print Cad Designer. This individual will also be responsible for creating artwork for textures, lace and embroidery layouts.
Create original artwork in Illustrator.
Responsible for scanning, recoloring, cleaning, and creating repeats for purchased artwork
Fantastic eye for color and trend-right color combinations.
Generate colorways as requested.
File and organize color & print library, add new colors, and update and maintain color chart seasonally.
Flat sketches on illustrator
Mini Bodies (Inserting placement print on Flat sketches)
Graphic design experience a plus.
Strong technical background in setting up production artwork.
Understands and works with a sense of urgency. Must be organized, detail-oriented and manage time wisely.
Team player.
Excellent fashion sense. Stay current with markets and up on current trends.
Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
Must have exceptional technical skills in Illustrator and Photoshop with an overall excellent fashion sense.
A well-established Womens manufacturer of Wovens,Cut & Sew Knits, Skirts & Light Weight Pants is seeking a Solution Driven, Pro- Active, Production Coordinator to join their fast paced team.
This individual Must be a self -starter and have the ability to communicate in Mandarin
Responsibilities:
Communicate with overseas on a daily basis
Work cross- functionally with Tech Design, Design and Sales teams
Responsible for production bulk delivery and the input and maintenance of WIP charts and T&A calendars
Follow up with overseas agents to ensure all production orders are placed on time and trouble shoot to resolve issues
Follow up and maintain approval of component status to ensure deliveries dates are kept on time
Responsible for Timely deliveries of bulk orders and to communicate with sales team on any delivery updates or delays
Enter and allocate production purchase orders to vendors making sure they are complete and correct.
Qualifications:
Ability to communicate in Mandarin
Proficiency EXCEL
Great understanding of and the ability to follow up and maintain Production Timelines
Excellent communication and verbal skills
Able to work independently and must possess excellent organizational skills and work in a fast paced environment
Clear understanding of product development and approval process with knowledge of garment standards and testing
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
Established and GROWING women’s Manufacturer is seeking an outgoing, enthusiastic Sales Associate with a great sense of style and a keen eye for design to assist the sales team. There is a wonderful opportunity for growth.
Work with Sales team and buyers to assist in cultivating, create & presenting the line
Must have a great sense of fashion
Assist Account Executive with various administrative tasks
Our client is searching for a SALES EXECUTIVE for an established Childrenswear Company for looking to build their Off Price line with General Store and ETC....
Responsibilities for SALES EXECUTIVE
You must be an A personality / A go- getter / be assertive
Luxury leather accessory lifestyle brand is in search of a Salesperson.
Must have established relationships with buyers at Maxfield, Bergdorf, Hirshleifers, Barneys, Fred Segal etc.
Consistently achieve or exceed sales goals, enhancing and developing the business.
Capture meaningful customer data for the purposes of connecting with the client, building relationships and personalizing future client development opportunities.
Maintain an active, accurate, neat and organized client book, contacting clients regularly and providing appropriate follow-up on all sales or client requests.
Proven ability to build lasting relationships with customers
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong organization and follow-up skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Team-focused with a desire to collaborate effectively.
Major dress / sportswear manufacturer is looking for two Salesperson. One for day to evening dresses and the other one for sportswear, both positions are for the budget to moderate market.
Contribute to the cultivation of new accounts and opportunities to expand business
Will only consider sales professional that has done large volume business with major retailer chain such as Costco, JC Penney, Walmart etc.
Established Better Missy Sportswear Company is Seeking a Highly Motivated Senior Sales Executive with a minimum of 10 years Showroom Sales experience focusing on Dresses and Woven Tops to join their company who will eloquently represent the core value of their brand.
Requirements:
Must have strong relationships with retail buyers
Be a Team Player and possess a can-do attitude
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Energetic, Hardworking, Enthusiastic and Pleasant Personality
Take ownership and have a strong sense of responsibility
A fashion forward Custom Uniform Clothing company located 5 Blocks from the LIRR Hicksville Train Station in Hicksville NY. Is seeking a creative, edgy and detailed oriented candidate to put together concepts for their luxury clients within the Hospitality Industry. This candidate will work closely with sales team and the Creative Director to transform our customers visions onto paper.
Responsibilities:
Create mood board(s)
Work an extensive existing library of illustrations and collaborate with Sales team to pull together concept booklets for clients
Research and/or create new ideas/concepts as needed
Work closely with our graphic artist to re-color new and existing art as needed
Design marketing materials such as email blasts, brochures, etc, as needed
Requirements:
Experience with male and female apparel required, no childrenswear and no activewear please
Fashion forward, edgy, hip, chic, modern, detail oriented and friendly
Proficient in Photoshop
Use of Illustrator, knowledge of photography, ability to design and sketch new concepts is a huge plus.
Experience in the Hospitality Industry (wardrobe/uniforms) a HUGE plus.
Office is a 5 minute walk from the Hicksville train station stop on the LIRR.
Moderate to Better private label manufacturer looking for a Textile Sales and development manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS include the following.
Develop new business and expand existing accounts.
Partner with merchandising, including line preparation, organization, and selecting fabrics to show each season.
Develop new textiles and fabrics for presentation.
Evaluate territory performance against established objectives/guidelines (sales forecast, budget, number of new accounts, gross margins, etc.) and take appropriate action to improve performance.
Provide timely reporting of activities in the field and special reporting to assist in business and product planning.
Participate in related trade shows.
Communicate with overseas mills and production team.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required in textiles, merchandising or related field.
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