Product Development Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acts as liaison between Design and Production teams for daily needs.
- Manages project calendars to ensure critical deadlines are met and reports issues at weekly meetings.
- Responsible for overall project execution after Design approval
- Creates and maintains tech packs with the Design team
- Analyzes sample costing versus initial costs and tech pack details
- Reviews first samples with Design and Production teams for quality
- Resolves issues during the product lifecycle as needed
- Analyzes fabric and trim requirements and advises Purchasing Coordinator on POS
- Costs final product designs for private label or wholesale customers
- Collaborates with Design team on production specifications
- Maintains supplier relationships and negotiates terms and pricing
- Assists with special projects as needed, manage project timelines
- Assists with researching market trends
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree; 3-5 years in apparel manufacturing or product development
- Proficient in Excel and Illustrator and Adobe Creative Cloud
- Strong project management and communication skills
- ERP or inventory management experience is a plus
- Ability to prioritize and adapt
- Detail-oriented and accurate
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong communicator with negotiating skills: i.e. finding competitive pricing in materials and goods
- Self-motivated and accountable
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
COMPENSATION
- $30 per hour (non-exempt), depending on experience
- Quarterly Performance Bonus
- 1-Week Paid Vacation
- Annual Performance Review
