Coordinator - Product Development
Kate Spade
New York, NY, US
Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more.
Primary Purpose
The Coordinator of Product Development supports the development process, encompassing sample management activities, achieving design aesthetic, quality standards, margin goals, and timelines.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Product Development to…
- Support product development activities including the following: review of prototypes and samples, milestone adherence, sending of development packages to overseas partners.
- Partner with Materials teams to procure sampling materials for all development milestones.
- Execute, maintain and update necessary data and tools in ecVision.
- Manage day-to-day communication and activities with the Asia PD team.
- Support approval process and resolution of pending items to ensure smooth process from development to commercialization.
- Execute day-to-day activities based on priorities set by Manager and drive task completion and issue resolution.
- Demonstrate understanding of development process, implications when deadlines are missed, and alert manager of potential issues.
The accomplished individual will possess…
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience in relevant field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft 360, ECV or other PLM systems.
- Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
An outstanding professional will have…
- 3+ years of relevant experience in product development, including the categories of handbags and SLG.
- Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multi-task.
- Flexibility to adapt as the business requires and to perform efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability.
- Experience working in a global company with overseas partners.
Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people.
BASE PAY RANGE: $60,000.00 TO $65,000.00 Annually
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