Product Development Coordinator - Licensed Apparel

Product Development Coordinator - Licensed Apparel at IsaacMorris Product Development Coordinator - Licensed Apparel at IsaacMorris in Weehawken, New Jersey Posted in 15 minutes ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Company Description Founded in 1989, Isaac Morris Limited (IML) has established itself as a leader in the licensed apparel industry. With over 35 years of experience, IML is recognized for its high-quality products, innovative designs, and exceptional execution, serving a diverse clientele. Specializing in Boys, Girls, Young Men's, and Junior's clothing, IML supplies to specialty stores, department stores, and mass-market retailers, tailoring solutions to meet their specific needs. Based in New York City, IML is backed by an in-house licensing and art team that delivers top-notch artwork aligned with the latest trends. Role Description Manage product development lifecycle from design hand off to production release. You will be responsible for overseeing all critical development dates and following development/release calendar. You will work closely with the product development director to understand the creative vision of each product and translate concepts into products. Collaborate with all in-house teams, along with overseas vendors to ensure on-time release.

Job Responsibilities:

Product development Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design / sales / production / sourcing) to ensure that all products meet design and quality standards Schedule PD hand off meeting to review all approvals with corresponding production coordinator. Maintain and manage Product development calendar to ensure all deadlines are met and communicated internally and externally. Must understand fabric/product costs to ensure that products remain within budget constraints Communicate effectively with factories to ensure that all products are developed accurately and efficiently. Work with design to receive fabric standards/trims / samples to go out overseas for development. Review sample requests and identify any sampling/production concerns and provide possible solutions. Communicate necessary information to respective teams. File and maintain fabric library for strike offs / knit downs / fabrics / Lab dips Sit in during Fit meetings and work with Tech design to ensure incoming Fits / comments are approved in a timely manner for production hand off. Reviews all samples received from vendors for design, quality, color and construction and ensure they meet standards. Ability to technically give directions to the vendors on how to correct color, components, and samples. Consults Product Manager for functional guidance as necessary.

Experience / Requirements

Product categories include Juniors / Missy / Kids / Toddlers / Young Mens Understanding print / wash techniques Proactive in problem solving and thinking outside the box Product development or Production background a must- 3-4 years' experience Knowledge of garment construction and different fabrications for cut & sew and wovens + Denim experience a plus