Sample Room / Production Coordinator (Part-time or Contract) at ADA by Alter Ego

ADA by Alter Ego is a design brand formerly known as Alter Ego Lagos. Our design inspiration is deeply anchored in African tradition, we marry time-honoured silhouettes and designs with a contemporary aesthetic. As much as every high quality piece we make is an ode to the African heritage, it’s also a hymn to the dynamic, globe-trotting African woman—elegant, resilient, and proud.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sample Room / Production Coordinator (Part-time or Contract)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a highly organised Sample Room & Production Coordinator to support our Lagos design studio across sampling, small-batch production, and materials management.
• This role ensures smooth flow, structure, and quality control within the production process, allowing the creative team to focus on design and development.
• You will be the operational backbone of the studio — coordinating machinists, monitoring progress, maintaining logs, and ensuring every piece meets our craftsmanship standards.

Key Responsibilities
Daily Coordination & Workflow:

• Manage the daily activities of sample development
• Assign tasks to machinists and track progress
• Prepare and organise production bundles (fabric, trims, patterns, instructions)
• Keep the weekly production board updated
• Production Tracking & Documentation:
• Maintain sample logs, fit logs, and production calendars
• Update “materials check” status in the workflow
• Track fabric, trims, and shortage notifications
• Liaise with patternmaker and technical designer

Quality Control:

• Inspect samples and production pieces for accuracy and finish
• Ensure all garments match patterns, measurements, and finishing standards
• Flag issues early and follow through until resolved

Vendor & Material Coordination:

• Coordinate with local vendors, printers, dyers, and suppliers
• Arrange pickups, deliveries, and material shopping when needed
• Maintain organised storage of fabrics, trims, and notions

Studio Organisation:

• Keep the sample room tidy, structured, and ready for work
• Maintain clear labelling of fabrics, patterns, and work-in-progress

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in fashion production, garment construction, tailoring, or sample coordination
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with machinists and vendors
• Understanding of sewing techniques and garment finishing
• Comfortable using Google Sheets, WhatsApp, and basic workflow tools
• Able to work in a fast-paced, creative environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Highly organised and proactive
• Calm under pressure and solution-oriented
• Passionate about fashion, quality, and craftsmanship
• Enjoys bringing structure to a creative environment
• Reliable and able to follow through on tasks

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV or a brief summary of your experience, plus any relevant work samples to: toego@adabyalterego.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.