Product Development Coordinator

Overview

Adecco Creative is partnering with an iconic New York City fashion brand to recruit for a Product Development Coordinator. This role will be an ongoing contract with a potential to go permanent and a hybrid schedule in Midtown Manhattan.

The Coordinator of Product Development supports the development process, encompassing sample management activities, achieving design aesthetic, quality standards, margin goals and timelines.

• 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
• Manage day-to-day communication and activities with the Asia PD team.
• Supports 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 drives task completion and issue resolution.
• Demonstrate understanding of development process, implications when deadlines are missed, and alert manager of potential issues.
• Organize and maintain sample arrival and archiving
• Support in research and development

• 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
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in product development, including the categories of handbags and SLGs
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications particularly Excel, TEAMS, Illustrator