Title 

 

Product Development Coordinator

 

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Partner with Design to ensure products are executed with design specifications. Ensure Development execution is in accordance with the Mill / Vendor Brand strategy.Partner with Raw Materials team to allocate and track yardage, raw materials, and trims. Responsible for design-based initiatives: managing the development calendar/timelines to ensure accuracy in the approval process and meeting all deliverables: level set priorities with cross-functional teams accordingly.Continuously communicate to all team members on, timing, calendar, product updates, approvals, and issues.Counter-source and provide options to design where necessary to ensure global margin goals are attainable for production execution.Anticipate and identify any potential obstacles in the development process and facilitate the effective resolution of issues by partnering with cross functional teams.Identify and maintain seasonal development metrics using global line plans. Responsible for maximum style/cc development ratios at the category level and also managing Design capacityPartner with Sourcing, Production teams for challenges and issues while maintaining brand standards.Partner with Production Teams and Allocate design prototypes based on mill/vendor strategiesManage data on linesheets to ensure integrity and accuracy of the informationExecute and deliver on assigned seasonal pipeline department activities:Issuing development PO’sRequesting, tracking, reviewing both PROTO & SMS costing Tracking Labdips and Maintaining Standards/Approval LibraryTracking All prototypesTracking and Allocating SMS raw materials and ensuring color/material standards have been met.Dual Costing/Counter-sourcingManaging deadlines and logistics of ALL markets SMSResponsible for Style Detail Handover to Production: color, quality, trim, samples.Communicate and direct seasonal design development calendar, product development, price requirements and needs to VendorsManage sample room handoff and workflow for fits, proto’s, SMS remakes/fixes based on priorities which includes timing & fabric in factory dates.

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

Degree in Merchandising/Product Development, Design, preferred or equivalent years of experienceMust have three (3) years of experience in product development or production in garment manufacturingDemonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural and high paced environmentAbility to partner cross functionally and build strong working relationships with respect Exceptionally strong problem solving and negotiating skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and process implementationDemonstration of a high level of organization in the product development processStrong experience in use of programs such as Word, Excel, OutlookStrong ability to be proactive and prioritize Solution oriented and strong initiative 

Compensation Range: $60,000-$70,000 annually depending on experience and years of experience

Benefits at VopCo:
 

Competitive Paid Time Off, minimum vacation starts at 3 weeks annually, currently piloting unlimited PTOVery generous holiday schedule including week closure between Dec. 25th – Jan. 1stBeautiful creative offices, open concept with lots of natural lighting, secured parking lotElective Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective the 1st of the month following your 30th dayMonthly data/phone stipend for eligible rolesClothing Allowance & Merchandise DiscountsUp to $600 Annual Gym Reimbursement A variety of mental health support tools and programs401(k) auto-enrollment with employer match (traditional and/or Roth)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA) A minimum of 12-weeks fully paid parental leave after 1 year of serviceSupplemental coverage for infertility treatments Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short-Term Disability InsuranceDiscounted Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Legal InsuranceWork from home on Friday’sSummer Friday’s