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kate spade new york · 18 hours ago

Coordinator, Product Development

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$64K/yr - $68K/yr

1+ years exp

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.

Fashion

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

Qualification

Product developmentReady-To-Wear manufacturingMicrosoft OfficeEcVisionExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsProject managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail