Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand known for its colorful and bold designs. The Product Development Coordinator will lead the product development process for the Ready-to-wear collection, ensuring that collections meet design vision, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the full development process of RTW collections from initial concept to final fit sample approval
- Partner with design team from concept and sketch to interpret creative vision and ensure execution is feasible and cost-effective
- Adhere to all seasonal milestones
- Attend all sketch hand offs recording details for product launch with external suppliers and support Designer on execution decisions
- Create and maintain all style Bill of Materials
- Oversee the coordination of all materials and trims being delivered to the factory at each sampling stage
- Create and maintain development WIPs
- Responsible for sample tracking of all samples to NY and designated regions. Trouble shoot delays and proactively plan to ensure timely delivery
- Ensure samples are developed to spec, on time and within budget
- Develop products within set target costs
- Participate in cost negotiation. Contribute to cost engineering ideas throughout development process
- Create and maintain seasonal costing chart from early development through to final cost stages
- Submit working costs in EcVision at each stage through approval process
- Create production WIPs post final buy. Support maintenance until final fit approval
- Attend assigned fit sessions and give feedback on relevant factory information. Collaborate with the technical design team to ensure timely execution of corrections
- Actively risk assessing product from sketch launch through to final approval
- Daily communication with factories and suppliers
Skills
- 1+ year(s) experience in production/product development
- Knowledge of Ready-To-Wear manufacturing processes and materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, EcVision or other PLM systems
- Experience in excel with demonstrated ability in formulas and pivot tables
- Exceptionally well-organized, efficient, and analytical
- Proven ability to work within tight deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and strong problem – solving skills
- Experience working in a global company with overseas partners
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401 (K)
- Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Tuition assistance
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