Activewear Product Development Coordinator

IHL Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IHL Group in New York, NY is seeking an entry-level Product Development Assistant to support day-to-day product development across the Activewear Team; this role helps build foundational skills in sample tracking, costing, materials, vendor communication, and development documentation.

You will maintain development trackers and sample logs, coordinate samples with vendors, track proto and pre-production stages, assist with fabric and trim approvals, and communicate status to Design, Technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong Excel and organizational skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support product development from design handoff through pre-production
• Maintain development trackers, sample logs, costing files, and product information
• Coordinate sample requests, fabric and trim submissions, and development packages with vendors
• Track proto, fit, salesman, and pre-production samples and flag delays
• Assist with fabric, trim, color, and component approvals
• Organize development samples, material libraries, and vendor references
• Support preliminary costing and maintain accurate cost information
• Communicate status updates to Design, Technical Design, Production, and Sales

Skills

Strong Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Garment construction basics

Multiple priorities management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, or related field

Job description

IHL Group in New York, NY is seeking an entry-level Product Development Assistant to support day-to-day product development across the Activewear Team; this role helps build foundational skills in sample tracking, costing, materials, vendor communication, and development documentation.

You will maintain development trackers and sample logs, coordinate samples with vendors, track proto and pre-production stages, assist with fabric and trim approvals, and communicate status to Design, Technical