About the Role
The Sample Coordinator, Production supports the Production teams by managing the flow, organization, and submission of samples throughout the development lifecycle. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and clear coordination across internal teams, licensors, and external partners.
Responsibilities
- Manage the sample archive room, including sample bins and sample walls, ensuring organization and accuracy.
- Track and manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of SMS (Salesman Samples) to internal sales teams and external customers.
- Coordinate sample submissions for licensor review, ensuring all requirements and deadlines are met.
- Create and maintain sample tags, photograph samples, and prepare complete sample packages for licensor approval.
- Partner closely with the Submission Coordinator to input and track submissions accurately in internal systems.
- Support yarn and material approvals, including reviewing and approving lab dips for color accuracy.
- Communicate effectively with Product Development, Production, Sales, and external partners to ensure smooth sample flow.
- Maintain detailed records and follow up on outstanding samples, submissions, and approvals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in a Sample Coordinator or Production support role, preferably within legwear (socks) or apparel.
- Demonstrated ability to review and approve yarn colors and lab dips.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop), Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Self-motivated with strong follow-through and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- The functions of this position are typically performed in an office setting and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to walk.
- The employee may be occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision.
- Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Communication skills
- Organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Independent work
- Collaborative work
- Problem solving
- Follow-through
Location
- New York
- New Jersey
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1-2 years
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- Associate's degree
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
- Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Life Insurance
About the Company
- UNITY. LOYALTY. ADVANCEMENT. CHARITY. IT’S WHAT DRIVES UNITED LEGWEAR & APPAREL CO. TO BE THE BEST GLOBAL DESIGNER, MANUFACTURER, AND DISTRIBUTOR OF LEGWEAR, BODYWEAR, APPAREL, AND ACCESSORIES.
- FOUNDED IN 1998 BY ISAAC E. ASH TO MAKE THE VERY BEST LEGWEAR ON THE MARKET, ULAC IS AN INDUSTRY LEADER OFFERING A FULL RANGE OF PRODUCTS FOR BABIES, KIDS, TEENS, AND ADULTS.
- WE STRIVE TO SELL OUR PRODUCTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES FOR FAMILIES.
- HARD WORK AND EXPONENTIAL GROWTH YEAR ON YEAR HAS TRANSFORMED ULAC INTO A GLOBAL APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES COMPANY.
- OUR GOAL TO DELIVER SUPERIOR PRODUCTS THAT ENSURE SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR TEAM OF DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE THE COMPANY THE BEST IN BUSINESS.
- OUR MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS DIVISION PRODUCES THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS AT THE BEST POSSIBLE PRICES WITHOUT CUTTING CORNERS.
- INTEGRITY OF GOODS IS KEY, SO COMPLIANCE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ARE TOP PRIORITIES, ALONG WITH MEETING EVERY DELIVERY DATE—WHETHER SHIPPING ACROSS THE STATE OR AROUND THE WORLD.
- WE STRIVE TO FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE COMPANY CULTURE THAT STANDS UNITED TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION.
- WE ARE LOYAL TO OUR PEOPLE, SUPPORTING THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND ABILITY TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE.
- WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN PEOPLE BRING THEIR PERSONAL BEST TO WORK EACH DAY, IT LEADS TO SUCCESS, ADVANCEMENT, AND UPWARD MOBILITY FOR ALL.
- WE BELIEVE EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS TWO HANDS: ONE TO HELP THEMSELF, AND ONE TO HELP OTHERS.
- WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN OUR VALUE OF CHARITY AND THE COMMITMENTS WE MAKE TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED.
- ULAC SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP THOSE COMPROMISED BY SICKNESS, POVERTY, NATURAL DISASTERS, SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUALITY, AND OTHER DIRE CIRCUMSTANCES.
- IF YOU SHARE OUR VISION OF DELIVERING SUPERIOR PRODUCTS IN A CULTURE OF GROWTH, EXCELLENCE, AND CARING, THEN WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
- FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT UNITED LEGWEAR & APPAREL CO., PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://ULAC.COM/
- At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
Equal Opportunity
- ULAC will not sponsor applicants to this position for work visas or any other work permits.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company.
- This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer.
- Furthermore, all employees are employed at-will with United Legwear & Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.
