Coordinator, Product Development, Ready-to-wear & Leather Goods Coachtopia

Coach; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion house in New York is seeking a Product Development professional to support product development activities, manage communication with factories, and ensure timely transitions from development to commercialization. The ideal candidate will have experience in sustainability and a strong sense of teamwork. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Sustainability & Circularity.
• Experience in Ready-to-wear and/or Leather Goods.

Responsibilities

• Support product development activities including reviewing prototypes and samples.
• Manage day-to-day communication and activities with factories.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ECV

Job description

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in.

Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio, a global house of brands committed to innovation and inclusivity. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Product Development to...

1. Support product development activities including reviewing prototypes and samples, ensuring milestone adherence, and sending development packages to overseas partners.
2. Partner with Materials teams to procure sampling materials for all development milestones.
3. Execute, maintain, and update necessary data and tools in ecVision.
4. Manage day-to-day communication and activities with factories.
5. Support the approval process and resolve pending items to ensure smooth transition from development to commercialization.
6. Execute daily activities based on priorities set by the Manager, driving task completion and issue resolution.
7. Demonstrate understanding of the development process, implications of missed deadlines, and alert the manager to potential issues.

The accomplished individual will possess...

1. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience in Ready-to-wear and/or Leather Goods.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft 360, ECV or other PLM systems.
4. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

An outstanding professional will have...

1. At least 1 year of experience in Sustainability & Circularity.
2. A strong sense of teamwork and the ability to multi-task.
3. Flexibility to adapt as the business requires and to perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
4. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
5. Experience working in a global company with overseas partners.

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Provides direct and actionable feedback; faces issues head-on; is not afraid to take necessary negative actions.
• Creativity: Generates unique ideas; makes connections among unrelated notions; valued in brainstorming.
• Customer Focus: Meets expectations of internal and external customers; builds trust and effective relationships.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Handles change and uncertainty well; makes decisions without complete information.
• Drive for Results: Consistently exceeds goals; top performer; results-oriented.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well with diverse individuals; builds rapport; uses diplomacy and tact.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly; open to change; analyzes successes and failures for improvement.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: Anticipates future trends; creates strategic plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging tasks; discusses career goals; develops and executes growth plans.
• Building Effective Teams: Creates strong team morale; fosters open dialogue; shares successes; promotes a sense of belonging.

Coach is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are based on qualifications without regard to protected characteristics.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious beliefs. Contact Tapestry People Services for assistance.

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Work Setup: Hybrid

BASE PAY RANGE: $64,350.00 to $75,000.00 annually

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, and tuition assistance. For details, see the U.S. Corporate Compensation & Benefits overview.