Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Entrepreneurship, Follow Through, Garment Color, Identify Issues, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Tracking, Mentoring, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Communications, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Production Planning, Quality Metrics, Reporting Skills, Retail, Sustainability, Systems Maintenance, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Requirements, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Printfresh is looking for a Senior Product Development Coordinator to help bring our collections to life from concept through production. If you are incredibly detail-oriented, calendar-obsessed, love sustainable and size-inclusive fashion, and enjoy pushing forward designs to completion, this job is for you.
This role sits at the center of Design, Product Development, Production, and Sourcing, supporting the execution of our seasonal sleepwear,apparel, and home collections while ensuring product aligns with the Printfresh aesthetic, quality standards, margin goals, and delivery timelines.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in apparel product development, thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and has a genuine passion for print, color, fabric, and thoughtful product creation. This person should be comfortable owning categories independently, managing multiple timelines simultaneously, and building strong relationships with both internal teams and overseas vendor partners.
This is a full-time in-office role, based in our Philadelphia office 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
Product Development & Execution
Manage development timelines and seasonal calendars to ensure styles are progressing on schedule from concept through production handoff
Coordinate, assign, and schedule appropriate meetings, according to development calendar
Create and maintain accurate product development WIP report to ensure on time sample delivery.
Track and follow up on all development milestones including fabrics, trims, lab dips, strike-offs, samples, costing, and approvals
Own development communication with overseas factories and vendor partners
Partner closely with Design to help execute the creative vision while balancing costing, quality, and production realities
Help troubleshoot development and production issues proactively and communicate risks early
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Attend concept, sketch review, and fit meetings to understand design intent and product priorities
Collaborate with Design, Technical Design, Production, Planning, and Merchandising teams throughout the development process
Ensure accurate product information, sample tracking, and development updates are maintained across systems and shared clearly with cross-functional teams
Support smooth transition of adopted styles into production including handoff notes, approvals, and development status
Sourcing & Materials
Help source fabrics, trims, washes, embellishments, and print techniques that align with the Printfresh brand aesthetic and target margins
Build and maintain strong relationships with factory and vendor partners
Track material lead times, minimums, and development risks
Maintain organization of development materials, sample archives, and raw material references
Quality & Process
Review samples for accuracy, quality, and alignment to design intent
Ensure product meets internal quality standards and testing requirements
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, communication, and workflow within the product development process
Mentor and support junior team members where needed
Requirements
4+ years of experience in apparel product development, sourcing, or production coordination
Experience working within a fast-paced fashion, DTC, or specialty retail environment
Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, print development, and manufacturing processes
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple moving priorities simultaneously
Proactive problem solver with a sense of urgency and accountability
Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently
Experience with PLM systems and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills preferred
Passion for color, print, design, and product creation
Benefits
What We Offer
Health and dental insurance
PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Employee discount on all Printfresh products
About Our Culture
At Printfresh, we celebrate creativity, sustainability, and a customer-first mindset. Our core values guide everything we do: