Freelance Product Development Coordinator, Children's

Our client is looking to fill the role of Freelance Product Development Coordinator. The Product Development Coordinator works alongside the Associate Manager to manage the full seasonal development cycle—from initial concept through final approvals by partnering closely with Design, Production, Sales, Technical Design, and overseas offices. This role ensures all product submissions meet brand standards, are executed accurately, and stay on calendar.

The Coordinator helps maintain design intent, manages approvals, and supports process flow to deliver high‑quality product for the Kids Division.

• Start Date:
  
  March 9th
• Duration:
  August 27th
• Pay rate: $34/hour
• Hybrid – working onsite 4 days/week

Must have an understanding of woven and knits, plus print techniques/embellishments.

• Partner directly with overseas vendors to review and approve product development submissions including lab dips, strike‑offs, artwork placements, sales samples, and pre‑production samples.
• Attend key milestone meetings with the Design team to understand the brand vision prior to initiating the tech pack process.
• Ensure all submissions meet quality, aesthetic, and brand standards.
• Evaluate initial tech packs in PLM, ensuring all details are executable by factories.
• Participate in scheduled proto review meetings with the Design team to review all garment constructions, design details, and art placement ensuring the actual garment reflects the designer’s vision.
• Collaborate with Design and Technical Design to ensure construction, details, trims, and art placement reflect design intent.
• Work with Design, Production, and Sales to ensure development remains on schedule.
• Uphold design integrity throughout all rounds of development until final approval.
• Catalog and maintain fabric, print, and trim standard libraries for future reference.
• Maintain seasonal approval charts and ensure PLM accuracy for assigned categories.

• Comprehensive understanding of the entire Product Development cycle and milestones.
• Experience working with performance/active wear fabric and garments a plus.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, and seam classifications.
• Technical knowledge of fabric qualities, finishes, printing, color science, and embellishment techniques.
• Understanding of Child Safety Guidelines for Kids apparel.
• Ability to multi‑task, meet deadlines; detail‑oriented, organized, and adaptable.
• Proficient in FlexPLM and Microsoft Office;
  Adobe Illustrator knowledge a plus.
• Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Product Development or related major).
• 3+ years of product development or relevant apparel experience.

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers—set apart from many in the industries we serve.

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long‑term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results.

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