RTW Production Manager

Dries Van Noten founded his eponymous brand in Antwerp, Belgium, in 1986. He is widely recognised for his distinctive approach to craft, combining refined tailoring with bold eclecticism. His signature use of print, texture, colour, and silhouette continues to define a style that exists beyond seasonal trends. Today, Dries Van Noten collections are available in stores across Europe, the United States, and Asia, as well as through a global network of wholesale partners, and online. The brand has recently expanded into beauty and fragrance, complementing its ready-to-wear and accessories collections. In December 2024, Julian Klausner was appointed Creative Director. Having worked closely with Dries since 2018, his deep understanding of the house’s identity ensures continuity while opening a new chapter for its future. Opportunity As the RTW Production Manager at Dries Van Noten, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of our production process. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners, ensuring high-quality standards, timely deliveries, and the successful realization of each season’s collection. Your attention to detail, communication skills, and expertise in production will contribute to the smooth operation of the business and support the creative vision of Dries Van Noten. Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee ready-to-wear production activities, ensuring efficient workflows, quality standards and timely deliveries.
• Manage and develop the production team, providing guidance, coaching and technical support.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners, ensuring alignment with Dries Van Noten's quality and production standards.
• Collaborate closely with product development, patterns and logistics teams to ensure smooth coordination across the production process.
• Oversee production planning, anticipate potential delays and implement solutions to meet seasonal deadlines.
• Ensure high standards of quality control, using technical expertise to assess and resolve complex production issues.
• Regularly visit manufacturing ateliers to oversee production, assess technical execution and address quality or manufacturing challenges directly with suppliers.
• Oversee supplier negotiations to optimise production costs while maintaining quality and craftsmanship.
• Improve production processes and workflows to strengthen efficiency and collaboration across the team.
• Monitor production performance, identify risks and report on progress and improvement opportunities to the Production Director.
• Ensure technical knowledge and best practices are shared and maintained within the production team.
• Willingness to travel regularly to manufacturing ateliers is required. The tasks above are not conclusive and may change according to the needs of the company. A flexible approach towards tasks and responsibilities is always needed. Profile
• You hold a degree in Fashion Technology, Textile Engineering, Product Development, Fashion Management, or a related field.
• 10y experience in ready-to-wear production, including previous team management responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, materials and manufacturing processes is essential, with the ability to assess and resolve complex production issues.
• Proven experience working directly with manufacturing partners and production ateliers.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate a team.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple production priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship and operational efficiency.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch, French or Italian is a strong advantage. Offer Our company values Authenticity, Respect and Creativity are the pillars of our working culture. As part of our team, you can expect a collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are important and encouraged. In addition to a competitive salary,

we offer
a benefits package that includes hospitalization insurance, a group insurance plan, meal vouchers, and eco vouchers. You’ll enjoy access to the Dries Van Noten stock sale and benefit from an employee discount. You will be invited to our company gatherings, which are designed to connect, celebrate our team, and strengthen the sense of belonging that defines our culture.