Product Development and Production Coordinator

Rothy's•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rothy’s is seeking a detail-oriented Product Development and Production Coordinator to support the development and production of our footwear and accessories. This role is highly collaborative and ensures that samples move smoothly through all stages of development, from design concept to commercialization. The Samples Coordinator works closely with Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Production, and factory partners to maintain timelines, accuracy, and quality in all sample-related processes.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in product development, sample coordination, production support, or a related area
Interest in footwear, accessories, or fashion product development
Basic understanding of sample processes or willingness to quickly learn
Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-through skills
Familiarity with Google Sheets/Docs/Slides
High attention to detail and eagerness to contribute to a collaborative team environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about footwear and accessories product development
A proactive communicator who enjoys supporting cross-functional teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Curious, adaptable, and open to learning new systems and processes
Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with guidance from senior team members

Nice To Haves

experience with PLM, Adobe Illustrator, or other design software is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Track samples across all development stages (prototype, development, fit, confirmation, TOP)
Maintain sample calendars to support on-time delivery aligned with development timelines
Organize and maintain sample libraries, including documentation, photos, and technical notes
Enter and maintain product data in PLM systems with a high level of accuracy
Assist in maintaining the line list to ensure information is complete and up to date
Support data updates at key milestones to prepare for production handoff
Help ensure alignment of product data across Product Development, Sourcing, and Production teams
Track sample requests, materials, and technical details to support accurate execution
Prepare and share weekly reporting on sample status and development updates
Maintain milestone trackers with clear status updates, risks, and ownership
Document sample feedback from cross-functional teams and ensure updates are reflected in systems and reports
Identify opportunities for process improvements in sample tracking and reporting workflows
Support the VP of Product Development and Production with day-to-day and milestone execution needs
Responsible for data entry, pulling reports, updating trackers trackers for team and leadership use
Help coordinate communication across Product Development, Sourcing, Production, Materials, and vendors
Support Development and Product Creation teams with data entry, pulling reports, and updating team trackers
Coordinate vendor and supplier meetings, including scheduling and logistics support
Assist in sample reviews by organizing sessions, capturing notes, and sharing follow-ups
Support preparation of samples for internal presentations, photo shoots, and consumer testing
Contribute to team culture initiatives, including events and internal engagement activities