Free People Sr. Product Development Coordinator (Knits)

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

21d

About The Position

Free People is looking for a Senior Product Development Coordinator to implement the business and operational aspects of the Brand's product category vision. This role requires a showcase of expertise in the knits category. The Senior Product Development Coordinator is a skilled individual who can operate independently .

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive development and sourcing experience within a complex, fast-paced apparel environment .
• Specialty retail and/or direct-to-consumer experience is preferred
• Proven success building cross-functional relationships, and effectively communicating with internal and external customers
• Proficient understanding of concept and practice of product c onstruction & materials
• Works with a high sense of urgency and integrity, easily and quickly adapts to change, and is motivated by deadlines and new challenges
• Ability to land costs
• Minimally dependent on manager on how to carry out work
• Able to execute on projects when given clear guidelines and strategy
• Strong computer skills are , including Outlook, Google Docs, PowerPoint, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and execute brand ’s vision through the appropriate allocation of product and the sourcing of materials that deliver the right aesthetic while meeting product cost and timing requirements.
• Achieve seasonal calendar actualization successfully meeting target delivery dates .
• Ensure that deadlines are met; communicate issues pro- actively.
• Develop relationships with supplier base to ensure alignment of category business needs and successful business partnerships.
• Attend Concept and Sketch Review meetings to understand and clarify d esign’s intention, tone, and important style aspects .
• Collaborate with cross functional partners to develop category strategy for the season.
• Own individual style development a nd allocate designs to appropriate sources independently.
• Analyze and identify opportunities to improve adoption rates and approved style count targets as dictated by seasonal line plan .
• Coordinate with cross functional partners on category development process, including research of pre-style development, tracking and review of pre-style packages, ensuring compliance of product within category to internal testing standards, and managing sample evaluation, accuracy, and quality.
• Transition adopted styles to production team , including approval target dates, status, and production concerns.
• Mentor junior level team members.

Benefits

• URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees.
• Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more!
• For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed