They are probably looking for someone who will be responsible for the production of knits at various overseas factories. I work in fashion production and we look at everything that comes in from the factories and work to get patterns released to them so they can make coats for us. Unfortunately they probably won't want someone to sit around and knit all day long, that would be too good to be true.
Don't you hate it when they say, "No calls about this job," because you KNOW it's so ambiguous you do want to call and find out wtf it is all about. I'd say check it out. It could be horrible, but what have you lost?
It's what Elise said. I work with a VP of Production, and a Production Manager for each apparel area my peeps design. The Production Managers handle all the contact between our company and the factories (if the samples don't look great and design wants changes, if the pricing or delivery is a problem for merchandisers, etc.)
That being said, it's a very odd posting for CraigsList rather than WWD. So I'm assuming it's for a small company, and hence easier to get yr foot in the door.
Also, the gauge/yarn stuff that I know from handknitting and the stuff that comes up at work are related but not identical. The machines seem to come in odd # gauges only, for example, and yarn is referred to as singles, doubles etc (referring to ply) of different yarn sizes (16's, 20's, 24's etc). I could give you a crash course if you're trying to pursue this...
Egads, I never talk this much about my job on knit blogs. Somebody restrain me.
I see I'm behind the caboose on this one! Cassie and Elise were spot on! It sounds like a fun job though--alot like what I do and that's fun! You probably need a high tolerance for sudden changes and potential disasters...but hell you worked with the public so you're good.
I'm confused, too. It smacks more of the garmet district... And machine knitting.
Posted by freecia at October 6, 2005 08:52 PMThey are probably looking for someone who will be responsible for the production of knits at various overseas factories. I work in fashion production and we look at everything that comes in from the factories and work to get patterns released to them so they can make coats for us. Unfortunately they probably won't want someone to sit around and knit all day long, that would be too good to be true.
Posted by Elise at October 6, 2005 09:15 PMperhaps you will be managing the people making the sweaters and need to be available to help with problems or correct mistakes?
Posted by wendy at October 6, 2005 11:19 PMNo clue...but seems like it can't hurt to apply! You certainly have the yarn knowledge!
Posted by Michelle at October 6, 2005 11:34 PMDon't you hate it when they say, "No calls about this job," because you KNOW it's so ambiguous you do want to call and find out wtf it is all about. I'd say check it out. It could be horrible, but what have you lost?
Posted by Norma at October 7, 2005 09:08 AMWell just go and try the worst they can say is no. Or it's not something you want. But you could end up with a job!! Go for it, see what it is about!
Posted by Denise at October 7, 2005 09:27 AMI put in my resume. Let's see if they contact me. You'll be the first to know if I find out anymore! I still can't figure out what the position is.
Posted by Jenn at October 7, 2005 09:49 AMHmm, it looks to be supervising machines knitters in a mass production environment.
Posted by cagey at October 7, 2005 12:00 PMIt's what Elise said. I work with a VP of Production, and a Production Manager for each apparel area my peeps design. The Production Managers handle all the contact between our company and the factories (if the samples don't look great and design wants changes, if the pricing or delivery is a problem for merchandisers, etc.)
That being said, it's a very odd posting for CraigsList rather than WWD. So I'm assuming it's for a small company, and hence easier to get yr foot in the door.
Also, the gauge/yarn stuff that I know from handknitting and the stuff that comes up at work are related but not identical. The machines seem to come in odd # gauges only, for example, and yarn is referred to as singles, doubles etc (referring to ply) of different yarn sizes (16's, 20's, 24's etc). I could give you a crash course if you're trying to pursue this...
Egads, I never talk this much about my job on knit blogs. Somebody restrain me.
Posted by Cassie Rovitti at October 9, 2005 10:29 AMI see I'm behind the caboose on this one! Cassie and Elise were spot on! It sounds like a fun job though--alot like what I do and that's fun! You probably need a high tolerance for sudden changes and potential disasters...but hell you worked with the public so you're good.
Posted by Silvia at October 10, 2005 03:56 PM