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Love Shack Fancy Product Development Coordinator in New York, New York
Product Development Coordinator
New York, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=111+FIFTH+AVENUE+New+York+NY+USA+10003)
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
ABOUT LOVESHACKFANCY
LoveShackFancy began in 2013 with a beach-to-ballroom hand-dyed halter dress that founder and creative director Rebecca Hessel Cohen made for her bridal party. Over time, that one article of clothing, created to celebrate love, has turned into a world filled with all things romantic, dreamy and drenched in optimism — from clothing to tabletop, bedding, swim, ski, travel accessories, shoes and more.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily communication with internal cross functional teams involved in the product creation and merchandising approval process
Communicate daily with overseas suppliers on all stages of development process, monitoring development trials along with proto and SMS status
Responsible for the hand off to Production of all ranges of products
Work closely with the designers to develop each category from initial concept through to finished product
To provide information and resolve problems that arise during and after the development of the collection
Respond to margin requirements – be aware of costs at wholesale and retail when developing
Assist in creating and updating WIP tracking charts for both domestic and overseas sample development on a daily basis
Ensure all sample deliveries are on time to showrooms prior to sales presentation
Implement development critical path with manufacturers, ensuring prototypes deadlines are adhered to
Support in proto fittings
Manage time and action calendars for the team and reviews workflow to ensure timelines are met
Be a role model for other team members in regard to product creation process and show leadership through living the brand values
Travel to trade shows as necessary to execute and follow through on brand strategies
Assist in pre-costing process from proto through SMS stage and assisting in cost sheet creation and updates
Manage collection BOM maintenance and BOM finalization, ensuring accuracy and timely completion for costing and production pass off
Communicate sample updates and deliveries to cross functional teams
Assist in processing department supplier requests and invoices
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree
At least 3-5 years of experience in Product Development
Previous Experience creating and managing BOMs
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Ability to prioritize & multi-task in a busy office environment
Proactive problem solver
Must be highly organized
Strong collaborator with cross-functional partners
Independent, self-motivated, and detail oriented
Understanding of development costing process
Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
Salary Description
$60,000 - $65,000