Coordinator, Product Development NY

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Kate Spade

New York, NY, US

Since its launch in 1993 with a sie 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. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.

The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for leading the product development process of the Ready‑ მომავალ collection from concept through to fit sample approval. A key partner to design, raw materials, merchandising, technical and regional teams; ensuring seasonal collections meet design vision, quality standards, targets cost and delivery timelines.

New York, New York

Hybrid role, Minimum in office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Flexibility required.

• Assist inكانية the full development process of RTW collections from initial concept to final fit sample approval.
• Partner with design team from concept and sketch to interpret creative vision and ensure execution is feasible and cost-effective.
• Adhere to all seasonal milestones.
• Attend all sketch hand offs recording details for product launch with external suppliers and support Designer on execution decisions.
• Create and maintain all style Bill of Materials.
• Oversee the coordination of all materials and trims being網址 delivered to the factory at each sampling stage.
• Create and maintain development WIPs.
• Responsible for sample tracking of all samples to NY and designated regions. Troubleshoot delays and proactively plan to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure samples are developed to spec, on time and within budget.
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• Develop products within set target costs.
• Participate in cost negotiation. Contribute to cost മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയാ ideas throughout development process.
• Create and maintain seasonal costing chart from early development through to final cost stages.
• Submit working costs in EcVision at each stage through approval process.
• Create production WIPs post final buy. Support maintenance until final fit approval.
• Attend assigned fit sessions and give feedback on relevant factory information.urde collaborate with the technical design team to ensure timely execution of corrections.
• Actively risk assessing product from sketch launch through to final approval.
• Daily communication with factories and suppliers.

• 1+ year(s) experience in production/product development
• Knowledge of Ready‑to‑wear manufacturing processes and materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, EcVision or other PLM systems
• Experience in excel with demonstrated ability in formulas and pivot tables

• Exceptionally well-organized, efficient, and analytical
• Proven ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills
• Experience working in a global company with overseas partners

• Courage
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  Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity:
  Comes up with a lot of new and unique…