Design Development Coordinator - PVH

PVH•New York, NY

About The Position

The Design Development Coordinator drives the product development and commercialization process working with the internal/external cross functional partners (Design, Merch Planning, Raw Materials, Technical Design, Supply, Hub, Factory, Sales and Operations) to deliver product that meets business requirements for quality, aesthetic and price. The Design Development Coordinator establishes consistent communication with the Hub teams /Factories regarding concerns on proper sample execution throughout the development process, and mitigates challenges upfront.

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience recommended in product development, merchandising or other related work experience
Strong organizational skills
Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multitask
Work independently
Excellent communication skills
Detail oriented and ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
High energy level and must work well under pressure

Responsibilities

Partner with Design for seasonal development and new product launches
Work with Design to initiate flash cost request; maintain cost request tracking log for follow up and receipt of costing information from Hub office
Work with Design to create tech packages in PLM for initial season set up , ie, bill of material, model, and packaging BOM
Lead initiatives that support tech pack accuracy to drive future data driven systems forward
Initiate all sample requests
Create Line Sheet with images in Visulon for Line Adoption & Line Finalization milestone meetings
Work with 3rd party vendor for production of selling tools – swatch card/references
Partner with RM, QA, and Tech teams to ensure a seasonal risk assessment is complete
Facilitate & participate in seasonal product reviews to evaluate sample execution and alignment to tech pack requirements
Oversee Late Add process and Line Adoption & Finalization meetings
Attend fit sessions to review details needed to prepare block/make detail requests
Initiate and track style development from concept through production, ensuring all approvals are met per calendar deadlines
Responsible for all daily communication with overseas offices
Drive product development calendar adherence
Build effective relationships with internal partners in Design, Sales, Merchandise Planning, and Supply and Operations to help execute cross functional synergy and collaboration