Product Development Coordinator Childrens Apparel

• Attend key milestone meetings with the Design team to understand the brand vision prior to initiating the tech pack process
• Partner directly with overseas vendors to review and approve product development submissions including lab dips, strike-offs, artwork placements, sales samples, and pre-production samples
• Ensure all submissions meet quality, aesthetic, and brand standards
• Evaluate initial tech packs in PLM, ensuring all details are correct and are executable by factories
• Schedule proto review meetings with the Design team to review all garment constructions, design details, and art placement ensuring the actual garment reflects the designer’s vision
• Collaborate with Design and Technical Design to ensure construction, details, trims, and art placement reflect design intent
• Work with Design, Production, and Sales to ensure development remains on schedule
• Uphold design integrity throughout all rounds of development until final approval
• Catalog and maintain fabric, print and trim standard libraries for future reference
• Maintain seasonal approval charts and ensure PLM accuracy for assigned categories

• Comprehensive understanding of the entire Product Development cycle and milestones
• Working knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, and seam classifications
• Technical knowledge of fabric qualities, finishes, printing, color science, and embellishment techniques
• Understanding of Child Safety Guidelines for Kids apparel
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines
• detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable
• Proficient in FlexPLM and Microsoft Office
• Adobe Illustrator knowledge a plus
• Superior organizational and communication skills
• team oriented
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Product Development or related major)
• 3+ years of product development or relevant apparel experience

• Childrens and apparel experience is helpful for this role
• Adobe Illustrator knowledge a plus

medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits