Product Development Coordinator

Four Hands•Austin, TX

About The Position

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins. Four Hands is looking to hire a Product Development Coordinator to work directly with the Product Development and Merchandising teams to support the design and development of new products. This role will work closely with the Austin and Overseas Product Development teams to ensure data and information on new designs are complete and well-organized. The ideal candidate should have the ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously and understand the time-sensitive nature of the product development cycle.

Requirements

1+ year of experience in product development, design coordination, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in Design or relevant experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to travel a minimum of 1 trip per year for tradeshows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple teams
Strong time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Must be willing to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems preferred

Responsibilities

Manage product development timelines and calendars
Coordinate the review process of incoming samples
Partner with Product Development, Merchant, and Planning teams to provide clear and timely product status updates
Track and manage the development of new finishes and assist in managing finish libraries and coding
Attend set-up for wholesale tradeshows, supporting the Visual Merchandising team as needed
Prepare professional, branded presentations for internal and external customer use
Provide administrative support for Product Development, including accurate data entry and tracking of new developments in the product lifecycle management (PLM) system
Manage the speed-to-market process of adding new finishes and fabrics to existing products
Travel a minimum of 1 trip per year for tradeshows
Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
Be open and honest
Reach for excellence
Act with responsibility
Value the whole person
Enjoy the journey