Product Development Coordinator
Current• Develop and maintain daily email summaries per project, recording and communicating all program details to the agents/factories such as: timing and action, consumer testing, sample requests, product information including color, specifications, size, fabric details etc. This is also the repository of all change requests to the factory.• Maintain approximately 20 summaries/projects daily depending on season.• Evaluate all incoming samples for design, color, sizing, and quality etc.• Organize and clearly label all samples in development.• Arrange and expedite product samples for upcoming sales meetings.-Work closely with:-The art department to facilitate uploading artwork to the factory for development.-The packaging design department to ensure all packaging is correct.-Quality Control Manager ensuring product is tested at the correct retailer designated lab, following correctprotocols.-The production department ensuring ship dates reflected in daily communications with the factory are correct.• Provide links to location of artwork and spec sheets to the art department and overseas team.• Review artwork for color limitations etc. prior to sending. Send prototypes and/or color standards to the factory as necessary.• Review purchase orders and production forms for accuracy.• Assist with sample reviews, organizing and tasks as requested.• Manage and take responsibility for all deadlines, licensor approvals, retailer requirements per project.• Troubleshoot and call out potential problems and offer solutions.• Communicate with overseas teams in India and China.