Careers

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Learn more about who we are here.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our dynamic Finance Department.  If you like challenges, working hard and can see yourself thriving in a rapidly expanding startup environment we encourage you to apply.

This role will report directly to the CFO and CEO, playing a crucial part in our financial operations and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in QuickBooks, multi-state sales tax reporting, and reconciliation processes (bank, credit card, lender loan and sales cycle). 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all accounting functions, including but not limited to general ledger maintenance, month-end close processes, financial reporting, fixed assets and long term leases
• Supervise and assist with bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, lender loan reconciliations, and sales cycle reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage multi-state sales tax reporting using Avalara, ensuring timely and accurate submissions across jurisdictions
• Enhance financial policies and procedures that improve operational efficiencies and compliance
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team
• Prepare reports and documentation needed for internal and external audits
• Foster a collaborative team environment and contribute to the professional development of finance staff

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, with a focus on controllership or similar roles
• Proficient in QuickBooks and familiarity with multi-state tax reporting
• Strong understanding of reconciliation processes and financial reporting standards
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

This is a full-time position on-site. The budget for this role is 75k-100k/yr and may vary with experience. Benefits include medical and dental, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.

For consideration please include the name of your favorite clothing brand in the last line of your resume.

*Must be based in Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Learn more about who we are here.

Are you excited about the opportunity to help execute and improve effective recruiting processes at a fast-growing company? Are you passionate about keeping up with industry trends and best hiring practices? At Los Angeles Apparel, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our talent acquisition strategies while recruiting for a diverse range of roles within our vertically integrated organization. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you!

In the Talent Acquisition position, you’ll take a leading role in shaping and refining our recruitment practices to align with our company culture and objectives. You’ll foster clear and engaging communication with applicants throughout the hiring process, building meaningful relationships along the way. Through collaborating closely with managers and supervisors across various departments, you’ll gain valuable insights into their staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies for each team. Strong organizational skills will be essential as you navigate multiple sourcing channels—including job boards, job fairs, social media, networking events, and referrals—to identify and attract top talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience at every stage. Your patience and open-minded approach will also be vital as you conduct lengthy, in-depth interviews, allowing you to gauge if a candidate is a good fit for the company.

We’re looking for someone who is curious, quick, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in recruiting or human resources is preferred, but not required.  Familiarity with the Topgrading methodology is a plus. If you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys problem-solving and is eager to contribute to building effective recruiting processes, we encourage you to apply!

This is an on-site position that has a starting rate of $17.28/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.

For consideration, please include the name of your favorite clothing brand in the last line of your resume.

*Must be based in Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Learn more about who we are here.

We are seeking a Junior Accountant to join our dynamic Finance Department.  If you like challenges, working hard and can see yourself thriving in a rapidly expanding startup environment we encourage you to apply.

The ideal candidate will possess experience with QuickBooks, multi-state sales tax reporting, and reconciliation processes (bank, credit card, lender loan and sales cycle). 

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain sales tax reporting and liaise with Avalara Consultancy
• Interpret financial information and consult with management
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile Credit Card, House, and Factored receivables
• Assist with all internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure ledgers and supporting documents accurately reflect financial statements
  and performance
• Review agency budgets for optimum financial effectiveness
• Reviews and prepares bank reconciliations
• Produces various monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Reviews and maintains general ledger and prepares general journals
• Assist in the documentation of business
• Help with audits and compliance requirements
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ work experiences in accounting or finance management fields
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, principles, and practices
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or relevant work experience
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-motivated, organized, with good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to details and accuracy
• Proficient in MS Office

Job Type:
Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k, and Public Transportation Assistance Plans

Schedule: M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm and evenings and weekends as needed

Location:
South Central Los Angeles

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Our mission is to do things differently: we are contrarians, deeply focused on sustainability and efficiency in order to advance the interests of our customers, our workers, our shareholders, the community, and the world. Learn more about who we are here.

We are seeking a confident and reliable Assistant Store Manager to join our first retail location in South Central Los Angeles. This role supports the Store Manager in daily business operations and offers opportunities for growth into the role of Store Manager. Applicants must be highly motivated individuals ready to maintain Los Angeles Apparel’s visual and operational standards while prioritizing a customer-focused experience. Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the store, including weekends, is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Store Manager in all areas of Daily Business Operations, Human Resources, Customer Service, and Merchandising
• Coordinating, Monitoring, and Reporting on Daily (POS) Operations
• Work towards Store Goals and KPI targets
• Recruiting, Interviewing, and Training employees
• Managing employee schedules and conducting performance reviews
• Monitoring and maintaining suitable store inventory levels
• Assisting with the development of new sales and merchandising strategies
• Ensuring the store environment complies with health and safety regulations
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing store experience
• Resolving customer complaints and concerns
• Ensuring that store policies and procedures are followed
• Providing an exceptional customer experience that involves customer connection ensuring a seamless customer journey from start to finish
• Participating as a tastemaker and stylist in the learning and sharing of product knowledge, product of the moment, and offering personal styling suggestions to inspire
• Building rapport with customers through conversation, styling suggestions, and thorough knowledge of our products and company values

Highlights:

• Full-time employment 
• Collaborate with colleagues and management to better strategize for the overall success of the team and daily store processes
• Support (new) sales associates with integrating and understanding store culture, standards, and company values
• Collaborate with leads and management in identifying additional areas of opportunity for retail and wholesale clients
• Opportunities for growth

Preferred Qualities:

• Retail Experience in a keyholder or assistant store-manager role
• Bilingual
• Los Angeles-based with reliable transportation
• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment

Featured Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)

Join our team at Los Angeles Apparel and contribute to our mission of doing things differently. We look forward to your application!

*Must be based in Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Learn more about who we are here.

Disclaimer: Not your typical analyst role. 

Do you like to grind? If you like challenges, working hard and can see yourself thriving in a rapidly expanding startup environment, opportunities for you to grow are endless here. 

At Los Angeles Apparel you’ll have the chance to apply your analytical acumen, patience and troubleshooting skills to take on large scale projects that most people wouldn’t have the opportunity to engage in. Business development isn’t always pretty, but if you can push yourself outside of your comfort zone while maintaining a positive attitude, you can make a real impact here.

No two days ever look the same here. The scope of work as a team member on the Operations & Analytics Dept. consists of analysis, operations, business development, and communicating and collaborating across the company. A day can include: 

• Taking a trip to one of our facilities to cycle count inventory and optimize processes
• Leading meetings with developers to optimize software systems and reporting tools
• Sourcing data in creative, non-linear ways and crafting data driven solutions 
• Utilizing problem solving skills and interpreting company’s manufacturing data to drive efficiencies and identify areas for expansion and margin growth
• Scrubbing data and debugging reports from our ERP system
• Using your people and technical skills to support industry experts in apparel manufacturing

We tackle work wherever it is and see it through to completion. If you can create your own structure, maintain a high sense of urgency, and work with integrity, we encourage you to apply. This entry-level role demands initiative, resourcefulness, and grit, as well as a passion for learning, sharing knowledge, and prioritizing effectively.

This is an on-site position that has a starting rate of $17.28/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. This is a 90 day paid internship conditional on the applicant’s performance. If performance expectations are met or exceeded during the internship, then they may be eligible to transition to full time employment. Cover letter is not required.

For consideration, please include the name of your favorite clothing brand in the last line of your resume.

Los Angeles Apparel es una fábrica de confección de ropa integrada verticalmente localizada en el corazón de South Central en Los Ángeles. Nuestra misión es hacer las cosas diferente: somos contrarios, enfocados en la sostenibilidad y eficacia pata poder avanzar a beneficio de nuestros clientes, nuestros trabajadores, nuestros accionistas, nuestra comunidad y el mundo

Estamos buscando un Técnico/Ingeniero en Automatización de Manufactura para apoyar y monitorear la automatización en la maquinaria de manufactura, impulsar esfuerzos de mejora continua y ahorro de costos, y poder entrenar a otros ingenieros de manufactura y técnicos que trabajan en el mantenimiento de la maquinaria.

Los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales incluyen:

• Proporcionar orientación técnica, capacitación y soporte para la resolución de problemas en todas las áreas de automatización.
• Realiza mantenimiento rutinario y proactivo en equipos de automatización para minimizar el tiempo de inactividad de la máquina, garantizar que el producto cumpla con las especificaciones y capacita a otros ingenieros y técnicos de fabricación.
• Analizar dibujos y esquemas de ingeniería, secuencias de operaciones de fabricación y especificaciones de procesos para determinar métodos y secuencias de montaje, mantenimiento y reparación.
• Reparar, retrabajar y calibrar conjuntos y sistemas hidráulicos y neumáticos para cumplir con las especificaciones y tolerancias operativas.
• Trabaja con vendedores y proveedores de las máquinas para mantenerse al tanto de la automatización de la manufactura de prendas de vestir.

Requisitos:

• Título técnico de 2 años, o entrenamiento técnico militar equivalente, o conocimiento relacionado con el trabajo demostrado.
• Pasión por aprender y enseñar a otros.
• Demuestra iniciativa, y posee un fuerte sentido de trabajo en equipo.
• Capacidad para trabajar bajo presión mientras se gestiona muchos proyectos simultáneamente

Otras cualidades que son un plus:

• Experiencia en Ingeniería Mecánica y Eléctrica con especialización en robótica y automatización.
• Más de 2 años de experiencia en automatización de manufactura, idealmente en la industria de confección de ropa.
• Manejo fluido del inglés
  y español

Esta es una posición de tiempo completo con un salario inicial de $20.00 por hora durante un período de prueba de 90 días. Beneficios médicos y dentales, 401k y oportunidades de horas extras. Si el aplicante supera con éxito el período de prueba de 90 días, la compensación será de $25.00 por hora. No se requiere una carta de presentación.

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Our mission is to do things differently: we are contrarians, deeply focused on sustainability and efficiency in order to advance the interests of our customers, our workers, our shareholders, the community, and the world. Learn more about who we are here.

We are seeking a Manufacturing QC Lead to oversee the organization’s Quality Management System. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for quality across the organization and will lead with influence. Applicant must be highly motivated, analytical, meticulous and possess effective leadership and mentoring skills.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Improves and enforces quality assurance standards, policies and procedures
• Oversees the quality assurance teams and provide coaching and feedback to employees
• Monitors all operations that affect quality, oversees quality testing and identifies gaps in testing and procedures
• Develops training plans for continuous improvement related to quality
• Develops corrective and preventive action plans using root cause methods to prevent and resolve quality issues
• Proactively identifies and resolves workflow and production issues which could impact quality
• Evaluates customers’ requirements to ensure customer satisfaction
• Collects, analyzes, and publishes quality assurance data and metrics
• Reports nonconformities to stakeholders to ensure immediate corrective action
• Works with internal and external suppliers to ensure material quality
• Reports safety hazards and work-related injuries immediately

Requirements:

• Supervisory experience in a quality assurance role in textiles or apparel manufacturing
• Thorough understanding of quality assurance and continuous improvement processes and standards
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply Statistical Quality Tools
• Ability to use systematic approach for Root Cause Analysis
• Leadership, coaching and training skills and experience
• Exhibits initiative, grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays
• Fluent in Spanish and English

Other qualities that are a plus:

• ASQ and/or AQI certifications
• Quality Systems (ISO 9001)
• Lean Six Sigma certifications

This is a full-time position on-site. Starting rate is $17.28/hour and may vary with experience. Benefits include medical and dental, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.

For consideration please include the name of your favorite clothing brand in the last line of your resume.

*Must be based in Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Our mission is to do things differently: we are contrarians, deeply focused on sustainability and efficiency in order to advance the interests of our customers, our workers, our shareholders, the community, and the world. Learn more about who we are here.

We are seeking a proactive Junior Project Manager to coordinate projects across different domains and drive them to completion. No prior work experience is necessary. This is an entry-level position offering opportunities to learn about apparel manufacturing and warehousing in a fast-paced and rapidly growing work environment.

Applicants must be highly motivated individuals with excellent organization skills and sense of teamwork and be comfortable applying their knowledge across different areas. They must be ready to learn, exceptionally organized, and understand the importance of deadlines and schedules. Must either be pursuing or have a Bachelor's Degree with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least 2 references.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Pro-actively manage projects from inception through to delivery by creating project milestones, projected delivery dates, Gantt charts and other tools and visualizations
• Preparing, scheduling, and documenting meetings and providing feedback for all stakeholders
• Provides project tracking, planning, documentation and analysis including calculating ROI
• Develop standard operating procedures, process maps, and training materials
• Coordinate systems implementation and optimization across all departments
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, systems, and documentation
• Project domains include: IT, Software Implementation, Production, Finance, and other areas

Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure while managing many projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize work and exhibits strong time management skills
• Ability to work effectively and persuasively with people at all levels
• Exhibits initiative, and grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork and follow through
• Attention to detail and timelines
• Ability to learn new software and systems
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Interest in the apparel industry
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Fluent in Spanish

This is a full-time position, starting rate is $17.28/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.

For consideration, please include the name of your favorite clothing brand in the last line of your resume.

*Must be based in Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Our mission is to do things differently: we are contrarians, deeply focused on sustainability and efficiency in order to advance the interests of our customers, our workers, our shareholders, the community, and the world. Learn more about who we are here.

We are seeking an Inventory Control Associate to ensure the integrity of inventory is maintained and documented accordingly. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of all inventory entries and implementing inventory control process improvements.

Applicants must be highly organized individuals and exhibit a strong attention to detail. They must be ready to learn, exceptionally organized, and understand the importance of deadlines and schedules. Must either be pursuing or have a Bachelor’s Degree with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least 2 references. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain integrity and accuracy of all inventory data according to company protocol
• Reviewing data for errors, correcting any inconsistencies, and analyzing root cause of discrepancies
• Perform regular cycle counts of inventory
• Perform all data entry with regard to inventory and cycle counts
• Recognize areas for improvements and participate in creating and executing appropriate solutions
• Maintain documentation for inventory control functions and processes

Requirements:

• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in new software systems
• Strong computer skills and data analysis skills focused on comparison and variance analysis
• Exhibits initiative, grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Advanced knowledge of excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other key functions
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays
• Fluent in Spanish

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Basic knowledge of inventory control, POs, Invoices, and packing lists
• Interest in the apparel industry
• Interest in manufacturing processes

This is a full-time position, starting rate is $17.28/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.

For consideration, please include your favorite car in the last line of your resume.

*Must be based in Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Our mission is to do things differently: we are contrarians, deeply focused on sustainability and efficiency in order to advance the interests of our customers, our workers, our shareholders, the community, and the world. Learn more about who we are here.

We are seeking a Finished Textiles Associate to be responsible for organizing fabric inventory, maintaining the integrity of the information, as well as generating reports as needed. This is an entry-level position offering opportunities to learn about apparel manufacturing and warehousing in a fast-paced and rapidly growing work environment.

Applicant must be a highly motivated individual with an ability to think analytically, have a solid mathematics foundation, an interest in business, and be comfortable applying their knowledge across different departments. They must be exceptionally organized and understand the importance of completing tasks in a timely manner.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Organizes and oversees the textiles database ensuring timely entry of all required information needed for maintenance of accurate data
• Assists in the maintenance of the fabric inventory
• Facilitates communication with internal departments and external vendors, addressing any issues, challenges or questions
• Supports the quality control process of finished fabrics before being released for production
• Gains an understanding and awareness of raw material development process needed to create the finished product
• Scheduled and ad hoc reporting for Finished Fabric Inventory

Requirements:

• Strong computer skills and advanced knowledge of excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.
• Exhibits initiative, grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays
• Fluent in Spanish

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Basic knowledge of fabrics and textiles.
• Interest in the apparel industry
• Interest in manufacturing processes

This is a full-time position, starting rate is $17.28/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.

For consideration please include the name of your favorite clothing brand in the last line of your resume.

*Must be based in Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Our mission is to do things differently: we are contrarians, deeply focused on sustainability and efficiency in order to advance the interests of our customers, our workers, our shareholders, the community, and the world. Learn more about who we are here.

We are seeking a Junior Managerial Accountant to manage cost analysis, inventory control, and financial reports. No prior work experience is necessary.

Applicants must be highly motivated individuals with critical thinking and analytical skills and be comfortable applying their knowledge across different domains. They must be ready to learn, exceptionally organized, and understand the importance of deadlines and schedules. Must either be pursuing or have a Bachelor's Degree with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and at least 2 references. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintain integrity and accuracy of company costing systems
• Assist in overseeing and evaluating physical inventory cycle counts and related data discrepancies
• Develop a thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and garment construction in order to improve costing analysis
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Other financial and inventory analysis and reporting as required

Requirements:

• Detail-oriented and able to see patterns and exceptions in large data sets
• Strong data visualization skills
• Passion for learning and teaching others
• Exhibits initiative, and grit, and possesses a strong sense of teamwork
• Ability to work under pressure while managing many projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Advanced knowledge of Excel - understanding of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other key functions

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Interest in the apparel industry
• Fluent in Spanish

This is a full-time position, starting rate is $17.28/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. Cover letter is not required.

For consideration, please include the name of your favorite clothing brand in the last line of your resume.

*Must be based in Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles Apparel is a nearly fully vertically integrated garment manufacturing facility located in the heart of South Central Los Angeles. Our mission is to do things differently: we are contrarians, deeply focused on sustainability and efficiency in order to advance the interests of our customers, our workers, our shareholders, the community, and the world. Learn more about who we are here.

We are seeking a Wholesale Operations Associate to assist in facilitating and promoting the growth of improved processes and procedures within our wholesale business. This is an entry-level position offering opportunities to learn about apparel manufacturing and warehousing in a fast-paced and rapidly growing work environment.

Applicant must be a highly motivated individual with an ability to think analytically, have a solid mathematics foundation, an interest in business, and be comfortable applying their knowledge across different departments. They must be exceptionally organized and understand the importance of completing tasks in a timely manner.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist in day-to-day business operations
• Assist in maintaining the accuracy of physical inventory
• Wholesale website maintenance and management
• Generate thorough sales and inventory reports
• Identify areas for improvements and engage in the facilitation of solutions

Requirements:

• Ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency in new software systems
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for learning and teaching others
• Advanced experience with Excel, Google Sheets, understanding of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other key functions
• Ability to work under pressure while managing many projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays

Other qualities that are a plus:

• Interest in the apparel industry
• Distribution warehouse experience
• Customer service experience
• Shopify experience

This is a full time position, starting rate is $17.28/hour with medical and dental benefits, 401k, and overtime opportunities. In order to be eligible for this position, please include the name of your favorite song in the last line of your resume.