My client, a gift manufacturer selling into big box retailers, seeks an experienced Product Development Coordinator. As a Product Development Coordinator, you will be responsible for all organizational aspects of Product Development. This role is FULL TIME, 4X A WEEK ONSITE IN BROOKLYN BASED OFFICE!
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
The main responsibility of this position will be:
- Product development liaison to factories
- Reviewing samples daily with the PD lead
- Communicating comments to overseas suppliers and completing the entire sample approval process
- Requesting, receiving, and tracking product samples from factories
- Organizing, proofing and sending out production art
- Working with designers to update production art and send updated production art to factory
- Customer PowerPoint presentations
- Customer Selling reports
- Sending out domestic and international shipments
- Hands on sample organization
Other responsibilities will be:
- Submitting own trend ideas for trend meetings
- Ensuring timely arrival by following up with factories according to timelines
- Reviewing entire samples not approved list once a week and follow up with factories
- Production notes
- Proofing factory PDF proofs
- Tracking sample changes and edits
- Assisting with sourcing and costing needs
Must have at least 2-3 years of experience with sourcing and/or product development. Candidates must be highly organized, proactive, and able to multi-task in a very fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills are also required. Must be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.