Paula Canovas del Vas is the Spanish-born, London-based designer behind the eponymous label established in 2018, after graduating from the Central Saint Martins BA and MA Fashion, completed with the support of the Stella McCartney Scholarship. Today the label is present at over 30 stockists worldwide including MAXFIELD (Los Angeles), SSENSE, GR8 (Tokyo), Browns (London), International Gallery Beams (Tokyo) and MACHINE-A (London, Shanghai). The label joined Paris Fashion Week in September 2022 with its SS23 collection. Paula was awarded the Vogue Spain Prize 2022 and was a semi-finalist of the LVMH Prize 2022. She was named by the New York Times an emerging designer to watch and her work has been featured in Vogue, Dazed and i-D. Prior to launching the label, Paula was a creative consultant for Kanye West, following internship positions at Maison Margiela under John Galliano and Gucci. Paula’s youthful collections are developed around a rich array of references, research with patterns, shapes, fabrics and cross-disciplinary collaborations with artists. All collections are made using primarily deadstock and recycled materials. Her debut AW18 Central Saint Martins runway show immediately garnered attention, with the introduction of the devil-toed ‘Diablo Shoes’ and accessories, first available at Dover Street Market Ginza.
Paula Canovas del Vas
After recently opening a studio in Paris, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Fashion Production Manager to join our team and oversee the entire production process, from planning and sourcing to final delivery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and quality control while working closely with the design and sales teams to ensure our products are delivered to our wholesale customers in a timely and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities: ● Oversee and manage the entire production process from planning to delivery, ensuring all deadlines are met on time and within budget ● Work closely with the design team to translate designs into prototypes and production-ready styles, ensuring quality standards ● Create and manage production schedules, ensuring that all timelines are met and communicated to the team ● Source and manage relationships with suppliers and factories, negotiating costs and ensuring quality standards are met ● Collaborate with our design team, pattern makers, sample makers ● Analyze production processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs ● Work with our sales agent to manage inventory levels and ensure that production is aligned with sales targets ● Develop and maintain relationships with logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products to wholesale and direct customers ● Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in production management ● Ability to travel to Spain, Italy, and other production sites as needed
Requirements: ● A sense of humor ● BA or MA in fashion design, production management, or related field ● At least 5 years of experience in fashion production management, preferably in an independent fashion brand ● Strong knowledge of production processes and best practices ● Excellent communication and negotiation skills ● Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment ● Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality ● Proficient in Google Sheets, Docs, Slides ● Experience with production management software Zedonk, is a plus ● Fluency in English is required. Additional languages are a plus