Operations / Production Assistant
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal (On-site) Experience: 3 years Industry: Gifting, Sustainable Design, Handmade Products, Small-Batch Production Type: Full-time, On-ground, Hands-on What Youll Do: Oversee on-ground execution of production orders tracking raw material usage, daily progress, and quality control. Be the studio's eyes and ears ensure optimal raw material utilization (e.g., reduce wastage of cork sheets), prevent losses, damage, and mishandling. Perform quality checks on finished products – ensure correct prints, colors, fit, and finishing. Coordinate with local labor, vendors, printers, and material suppliers for day-to-day studio operations . Support in preparing print-ready and cut-ready files (basic Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw/Canva or learn on the job). Help with production planning, file preparation , and execution documentation. Maintain basic records for material inventory, stock movements, and vendor costs. Handle cost calculation of products based on raw material, labor, and finishing so that pricing can be done accurately. Support with order and delivery coordination across vendors, clients, and internal teams to ensure timely and smooth execution. Who You Are: Hands-on, resourceful, and process-driven – you like getting things done the right way. Good visual and aesthetic sense – attention to detail is non-negotiable. Willing to learn and contribute to both design and execution sides of the business. Open to field work — visiting vendors, printers, or markets in and around Kolkata as needed. Comfortable with basic tech – Excel, Google Drive, WhatsApp, and digital file handling. Background in product design, operations, or practical fabrication work is a bonus (but not required). Passionate about sustainable products, creativity, and quality craftsmanship . You're Kolkata-based and okay working from a small, high-energy studio. Experience: 2 – 4 years’ experience in a similar role. Education: Graduate (10+2+2/3) Design / Commerce Background (recommend) Salary: 3-4 Lacs P.A. Working Hours: 10.30 am to 7.30 pm Mon-Fri 10.30 am to 2.00 pm Sat Location: New Alipore, Kolkata