Russell Tobin · 3 weeks ago
Product Development Specialist
Manhattan, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$25/hr - $30/hr
1+ years expRussell Tobin is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to support their apparel and sportswear product development team. The role involves coordinating prototype development, managing vendor communication, and ensuring timely delivery of design and production details.
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Hiring Manager
Abhay Srivastava
Responsibilities
Coordinate the development of apparel prototypes from concept through production handoff
Serve as the main point of contact for vendor partners, ensuring timely communication and follow-up
Maintain and update seasonal product tools including composite sheets, classification charts, Bills of Materials (BOM), and costing charts
Track development milestones to ensure products meet internal deadlines and quality standards
Attend design and product development meetings to capture updates and distribute information to cross-functional teams
Support data entry and management within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
Collaborate with design, production, technical design, and merchandising teams to ensure smooth workflow and alignment across functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Design, Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
1–5 years of experience in product development, apparel production, or a similar environment (internships count)
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to shifting timelines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Team-oriented and proactive approach to problem solving and follow-up
Preferred
Familiarity with Centric PLM or similar product lifecycle tools is a strong plus
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
A 401(k)-retirement savings
Life & disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Employee discounts with some preferred vendors
Company
Russell Tobin
Russell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Woronowich, JD
Vice President - Search, Staffing & Embedded Partnerships
Ashley Steger
Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations- Embedded Partnerships
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