Coordinator Product Development

Movado Group, Inc•Paramus, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Movado Group, we are committed to building the strongest brands in the industry and are passionate about what we do. Our people are fueled by a creative spirit and a drive for excellence. We offer the watch industry a compelling strategic vision and track record of sustained growth, and our employees unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. The Product Development (PD) Coordinator supports the PD team in all product development projects from concept to product launch. This involves ensuring all shared documents are complete and accurate, and that all samples are received and organized. The coordinator also provides administrative support and presentation preparation as needed.

Requirements

College degree required
0–1 years of experience in product development or a related field
Strong interest in product development within watches and/or jewelry
Curiosity about materials, construction, and manufacturing processes
Awareness of market, consumer, and design trends
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and deliver accurate work
Proactive and curious thinker who approaches challenges with a creative, solutions-oriented mindset
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including organized documentation
Collaborative team player with a sense of ownership and accountability
Adaptable and comfortable working within timelines and development calendars
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to the end-to-end product development process is preferred

Responsibilities

Update and maintain PD documents as needed.
Create & Maintain New Product Matrixes for all brands under pillar
Prepare for all meetings with appropriate samples, docs, materials, etc.
Setup key milestone meetings in collaboration with PD Manager
Coordinate loan of prototypes to PR, Marketing, Licensor and management
Maintain all sample closets for all brands under pillar
Receive all incoming prototypes for all brands under pillar
FedEx/UPS packages for the team
Manage prototypes for off-site meetings including pro-forma invoice preparation
Support component and material coordination within the pillar (e.g., sourcing library materials, sharing references with partners, and pulling leathers or components).
PLM support as requested by Managers
Assist in setting up costing and proto review decks.
Collaborate with managers on projects
Retrieve necessary data from SAP as needed (i.e. XHK date, Unit Cost, Watch Weight, HTS Code, SKU to Project #)