Product Development Coordinator

Product Development Coordinator required in Johannesburg.

Our client seeks a highly organised Product Development Coordinator to serve as the vital link between design and production.

You will manage the end-to-end sample process, ensuring products are delivered on time, to brand standards, and with future manufacturing in mind.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end sample process from design to final approval.
• Translate design briefs into clear plans, timelines, and specifications.
• Coordinate internal and external teams for timely sample delivery.
• Ensure sample quality meets brand and production standards.
• Support supplier sourcing, vetting, and performance tracking.
• Act as the primary link between creative vision, production, and business.
• Proactively identify risks and provide clear stakeholder updates.

Requirements:

• Highly organised with strong project management skills.
• Detail-driven with a genuine appreciation for design and quality.
• Calm under pressure with a solution-focused approach.
• A strong communicator who works well across creative and production teams.
• Comfortable implementing structure within a creative environment.
• Able to balance creative ambition with commercial and production practicality.