Coordinator, Product Development

kate spade new york•New York, NY

4d•$66,300 - $80,000

About The Position

The Coordinator, Product Development supports the product development process, including sample management, to help achieve design aesthetic, quality standards, margin goals, and timelines. The role coordinates development activities and approvals, manages product and material information, reviews samples and costs, and maintains communication among internal and external partners.

Requirements

At least 1 year of 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 teamwork and multitasking abilities.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Create, manage, and maintain development activities using ecVision sample and material modules, development logs, material and hardware matrices, design cards, and functionality charts.
Partner with Materials Management to initiate lab dips and procure sampling materials for development milestones.
Partner with the NY Workshop on early development sampling.
Send development packages to overseas partners and sample facilities.
Review prototype samples for product execution, detail consistency, and alignment with Design’s aesthetic intent.
Attend Design Review Meetings with the Manager and Team Lead.
Manage approval of prototype samples within Product Development Timeline deadlines.
Support material approvals and resolve DNPs and TBDs to meet matrix validation deadlines.
Manage zipper, thread, and edgestain direction and approvals.
Support initiation and management of PBVRs and PRNs.
Enter, maintain, and manage information required for Tools of the Trade.
Own development communications and share information with cross-functional partners, including Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Materials, Production, NY Workshop, and overseas teams.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
Partner with IS and business partners to suggest system improvements and efficiencies.
Manage development costs, final costs, and monthly PO costs in ecVision and SAP.
Review cost sheets and validate cost components and factory charges against matrices and samples.
Update and maintain accurate costs in internal costing tools based on product updates and costing milestones.
Ensure yields are confirmed to support costing and RMRP.