Product & Archive Coordinator

Blonde Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Product & Archive Coordinator to support the Design & Heritage Team in maintaining design archives and managing product launches. This role requires strong organizational skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in design, contributing to iconic furniture creation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a coordination or project management role.
• Fluent in English; Danish is a plus.
• Genuine interest in design and understanding of the furniture industry.

Responsibilities

• Support design developers in managing product launch timelines.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to resolve issues and track project progress.
• Organize and maintain product data including pricing and materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, design, or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Are you passionate about design, structure, and collaboration? And would you want to contribute to the creation of world-class furniture while helping to preserve one of Denmark’s most iconic design legacies? Then you might be Fritz Hansen’s new Product & Archive Coordinator.

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to support our Design & Heritage Team through the entire product journey — from initial concept to final launch. In this role, you’ll be a central coordinator who keeps timelines on track, supports cross-functional collaboration, and contributes to maintaining and celebrating our design archive.

As our new Product & Archive Coordinator you will be part of a team that consists of six passionate colleagues covering design development and taking care of the Fritz Hansen Heritage. You will also work closely with all of our teams – both in HQ and globally.

Your key responsibilities

- Supporting design developers in the management of the product launch timeline, ensuring milestones – concept development, prototyping, production, and market launch – are met.

- Track project progress, flag potential delays, and coordinate with relevant teams to resolve issues.

- Organize and maintain product data, including specifications, pricing, and materials.

- Support cross-functional communication between design, product development, supply chain, marketing and sales teams.

- Organize external designer’s travel for factory visits, product meetings, etc.

- Help organize tours of the Design Hall.

- Organize practical matters for in-person meetings, including scheduling, venue setup, and accommodations.

- Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and meeting materials related to product design and archive exhibitions.

- Coordinate product sample shipments and manage sample libraries.

- Support event planning for product launches, archive exhibitions, workshops etc.

- Make sure all relevant documentation and contracts are in place in due time.

- Working closely with the legal team on Design registrations.

- Assisting in the registration and cataloguing of 3D assets for the archive.

- Supporting the digitalization of archival materials, including photographs, brochures, and catalogues.

- Contribute to the data entry and organization of materials within the digital archive system.

What we’re looking for a candidate with:

· Minimum a bachelor’s degree in project management, design, or a related field.

· 2+ years of experience in a coordination or project management role — ideally within the design, furniture, or retail industry.

· Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail.

· Experience of using project management tools and systems.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Fluent in English — Danish is a plus.

· A proactive, collaborative mindset and the ability to manage many stakeholders.

· A genuine interest in design and understanding of the furniture industry is an advantage.

Do you want to become part of the team?

The role will be reporting to the Creative Director and will be based at our Head Quarter in Allerød. International travel might occur.

If you want to become part of the team, please submit your resume and a motivational letter by 13 July 2025 at the latest.

At Fritz Hansen A/S, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Our hiring decisions are driven by qualifications, skills, and the ability to perform the job. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Fritz Hansen has crafted extraordinary design since 1872 and stewards many of the world's most recognised furniture designs. Today we embody a modern, conscious, Nordic lifestyle manufacturing premium furniture, lighting and accessories made in collaboration with leading artists, designers, and architects from around the world. The brand has collaborated with Arne Jacobsen, Cecilie Manz, Hans J. Wegner, Piero Lissoni, and Poul Kjærholm, among others. By collaborating with partners and suppliers who share our values, we combine our expertise with specialist knowledge to bring about positive change. Our mission is to create visionary, long-lasting designs that elevate the everyday.

Today Fritz Hansen designs are sold in more than 85 countries through 2,000 points of sale, including flagship stores in Copenhagen, New York, Munich, and Tokyo. The company employs almost 350 people worldwide and maintains its headquarters north of Copenhagen, serving design-passionate customers through contract and retail.