Coordinator, Product Development - Mainline

Kate Spade-posted 7 months ago

$63,450 - $68,000/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

New York, NY

Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing

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Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Creates, manages and maintains all development activities using various tools: ecVision sample modules, material modules, development logs, material and hardware matrices, design cards, and functionality charts.
Acts as a knowledge sharing hub/conduit for information and owns communication of development with cross-functional partners (PD, Design, Merchandising, Materials, Production, NY Workshop, and overseas' teams).
Builds relationships with internal and external partners that facilitate synergy and collaboration.
Partners with IS and business partners to suggest improvements and efficiencies within our systems.
Partners with Materials Management teams to initiate lab dips and procure sampling materials for all development milestones.
Partners with the NY Workshop on early development sampling.
Sends development packages to overseas partners and sample facilities.
Reviews prototype samples with a focus on product execution, consistency of details and an understanding of Design's aesthetic intent.
Attends Design Review Meetings (DRMs) with their Manager and Team Lead.
Manages approval of proto samples within the Product Development Timeline (PDT) deadlines.
Supports material approvals and resolution of DNPs and TBDs to meet matrix validation deadlines.
Manages zipper, thread, and edgestain direction and approvals.
Supports the initiation and management of PBVRs and PRNs.
Enters, maintains and manages information required for Tools of the Trade.
Manages development costs, final costs and monthly PO costs in ecVision and SAP.
Reviews cost sheets and validates cost components and factory charges against necessary tools (matrices and samples).
Updates and maintains accurate costs in all internal costing tools based on product updates and costing milestones.
Ensures yields are confirmed to support costing process and RMRP.
Travels as needed.

1+ years' experience in handbag or accessories product development. An equivalent combination of work experience and education will be considered.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multitask.
Strong analytical and decision making skills.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Ability to interact with others and resolve conflict within various levels of the organization.
Ability to perform efficiently in a high pressure, fast paced environment.