Production and Development Manager (m/f/d) as a parental leave replacement

MYMARINI was founded to make the swimwear market more sustainable and to have a positive impact on our planet and its inhabitants. Our aim is to create timeless swimwear from resource-saving materials and to put people and nature first. Togetherness, humanity and a sense of responsibility play a major role for us. We have been growing steadily since 2013 and are delighted to now be a team of 22.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Production and Development Manager (m/f/d) as a parental leave replacement starting from November 15th 2024 up until November 30th 2025, for our office in Hamburg. This position is part-time (25-30 hours).

Your Responsibilities

• You ensure that all collection development timings are met and guarantee smooth cooperation with our production partners.
• You work closely with the designer and pattern director on the development of lines/new products, organize fittings, create technical drawings, etc.
• You supervise the sampling of the collection/new lines from start to finish (incl. creating relevant documents, commissioning the sampling and assessment).
• You calculate all ingredients for sampling and production, purchase them and keep an eye on their stocks at all times.
• You manage the budget for the development and production department.
• You are in close contact with the Brand & E-Commerce and B2B team until the launch of a collection and are available for queries.
• You are the contact person for our partner productions and are in close contact with them.
• You take care of orders for the productions and are in close contact with those responsible for our sales channels.
• You coordinate deliveries from the productions and liaise with our shipping team in this regard.
• You are the internal contact person for questions about quality defects.

Your Qualifications

• Very good knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
• Very good knowledge of Excel.
• Confident handling of other Office programs.
• Experience in dealing with merchandise management systems.
• Creative thinking without losing sight of feasibility.
• Good sense for colors, shapes and cuts.
• You work very independently and coordinate your tasks autonomously.
• You keep an overview and can separate the important from the unimportant.
• You are responsible and have a hands-on mentality.
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English.
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in the clothing industry is an advantage, but not a must.

What to Expect

• We value work-life balance. As part of our commitment to a healthy work-life balance, we started the 4-day workweek on January 1st, 2024.
• Your employment is therefore divided between Monday and Thursday.
• 6.5 weeks of vacation per year (26 days in a 4-day week).
• Discounts on MYMARINI products and selected external brands.
• Join a great team that looks ahead to the future and lives sustainability.
• Our office is located in the heart of Schanze in the beautiful Alte Pianofortefabrik, but mobile working is always possible by mutual agreement.
• We offer opportunities for further education and career development.

If you are excited about joining a sustainable company in the heart of Schanze, working with a motivated team that looks to the future and embodies sustainability, and if you are a true team player who wants to support your colleagues, please send your application to Lena (Head of People and Culture) at jobs@mymarini.com.

We look forward to having you on our team!