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Product Development Coordinator
Joie
Vernon, CA, United States
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Position Overview:
The Product Development Coordinator manages the development of a product category or categories within a Brand. They are responsible for all phases of the product development cycle, from initial concept through hand off to production. The position provides support in all areas related to fabric, trim, wash, and sample development. The position is responsible for ensuring that production ready product is handed off post Global Collection launch.
Key Responsibilities:
1. 20 % • Costing: Maintain and utilize cost matrices to ensure development fits into Financial targets. Send out initial cost targets with Tech packs. Gather and action proto and SMS costing with their Cross Functional teammates
2. 30% • Daily communication with vendors
3. 20% • Send Out all Tech Packs and Track all Development items.
4. 10% • Attend all development fittings to understand all fit aesthetic needs and cost implications
5. 10% • Cross Functional Team meetings and Communication
6. 10% • WIP Tracking/Analysis
Key Stakeholders:
Design, Technical Services, Merchandising, Production, Garment Vendors
Required Skills:
1. Basic understanding of garment construction fit and terminology
2. Understanding of fabric and trim development
3. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Must be proactive and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines
5. Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
6. Must have knowledge of garment costing and negotiation
Desired Attributes:
• 5 years of experience in product development
• Must work well under pressure and have a sense of urgency
• Be able to work with multiple people and departments on different projects at the same time ( multi-task)
• Be able to present and report out information to multiple team leaders
• Exceptional follow up skills and ability to analyze work load and plan accordingly