Coordinator, Product Development

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful and bold designs. The Product Development Coordinator will lead the product development process for the Ready-to-wear collection, ensuring that collections meet design vision, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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 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. Trouble shoot delays and proactively plan to ensure timely delivery
• Ensure samples are developed to spec, on time and within budget
• Develop products within set target costs
• Participate in cost negotiation. Contribute to cost engineering 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. 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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

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