| Location | NEW YORK, NY |
| Salary | $27 Per Hour |
Job Details:
Job Title: Product Development Coordinator
Location: New York City, NY
Duration: 2 Months
Type: Full-Time, Contract
Description:
An apparel/fashion company is looking for a Product Development Coordinator to support the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept/development through production and delivery. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Materials, and overseas vendors/suppliers. You will track samples, fit approvals, material approvals, costing, production timelines, and T&A calendars, maintain accurate product data in PLM systems, and support seasonal product development across multiple categories.
Top 5-7 Skills:
Product Development and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Sample Management and Fit Approvals
Tech Packs and Costing Analysis
Vendor Management and Sourcing
Production Planning and Time & Action (T&A) Calendars
Cross-Functional Collaboration (Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing)
Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
Requirements for the role:
1 to 3 years of experience in Product Development, Production, Merchandising, Sourcing, or Product Management within the apparel, fashion, accessories, or consumer products industry
Experience supporting the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept/development through production and delivery
Strong exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Materials, and overseas vendors/suppliers
Experience tracking samples, fit approvals, material approvals, costing, production timelines, and T&A calendars
Familiarity with PLM systems (Centric, FlexPLM, Backbone, YuniquePLM, etc.) and maintaining accurate product data
Understanding of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, production processes, and product costing
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple seasonal calendars simultaneously
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Fashion Business, Merchandising, or a related field (preferred)
1 3 years of relevant experience
Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
Experience with private label apparel
Exposure to discounter or club business
Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers
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