Design & Product Development Coordinator, Leatherology

DC International; Carrollton (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Leatherology is seeking a Design & Product Development Coordinator to join our Carrollton studio. You will support the Creative Director, coordinating samples, calendars, and design specs to move products from concept to launch.

You’ll manage material libraries, vendor comms, and QC, ensuring every detail meets our premium aesthetic. You’ll collaborate closely with our Founder & Creative Director, learn our craft from inside, and contribute to a fast-moving design environment in a hybrid office

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in product development, design, production, or project coordination.
• Strong design sensibility and Leatherology aesthetic. Portfolio or lookbook encouraged.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented with an obsessive eye for quality.
• Strong written communication; emails to a factory should be clear and actionable.
• Creative, self-motivated, positive, and eager to learn with a "whatever it takes" attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Figma or Photoshop; willing to leverage AI tools.
• Willingness to travel periodically, domestically or internationally, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Build a close, trusted working relationship with the Creative Director and align with the brand aesthetic.
• Research and compile design references for concept development and seasonal inspiration.
• Manage day-to-day sample coordination: ordering, tracking, and archiving samples.
• Help manage development calendar and follow up on deadlines.
• Assist with product development from concept to final confirmation and translate design intent into specs.
• Prepare and maintain spec sheets detailing leathers, hardware, dimensions, and finishes.
• Handle vendor correspondence and support production timelines with the Creative Director.
• Support product QC and integrate customer feedback to resolve issues.
• Organize leather and material libraries and maintain digital records like MDS and change logs.
• Keep standards for trim, hardware, packaging, and logos consistent.

Skills

Design sensibility

Organized & detail-oriented

Written communication

Creative & self-motivated

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Figma

Photoshop

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Carrollton, TX - CARROLLTON, TX 75010

Job Category: Design

Job Title: DESIGN & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, LEATHEROLOGY

This is a hybrid position working at the office in Carrollton, TX three days a week.

Leatherology is looking for a Design & Product Development Coordinator with a sharp eye for detail, a natural instinct for organization, and the drive to keep things on track in a fast-moving environment. You'll play a hands‑on role in how a product goes from first concept to launch, with real exposure to every stage along the way.

We're looking for someone genuinely passionate about accessories, design, and style, with a real point of view on what makes something look and feel premium. You'll learn the craft from the inside, reporting to and working closely with our Founder & Creative Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Design & Studio Support

• Build a close, trusted working relationship with the Creative Director, developing a genuine understanding of the brand's aesthetic vision and design standards.
• Research and compile design references for concept development: silhouettes, hardware, finishes, construction details, and competitive products. Maintain seasonal inspiration boards for products in development.
• Manage day-to-day sample coordination - ordering, tracking, cataloging, and archiving samples, and keeping the studio organized and easy to work from so the right pieces are always ready for review.

Product Development Coordination

• Help manage the development calendar: flag upcoming deadlines, track open items, and follow up proactively so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Assist with product development from concept through final confirmation, supporting sketch reviews and helping translate design intent and corrections into clear spec sheets and communications.
• Prepare and maintain spec sheets, ensuring every detail - leathers, hardware, dimensions, finishes - is accurately documented and current, with meticulous records in both digital and physical formats.
• Handle day-to-day factory and vendor correspondence under the guidance of the Creative Director, helping keep development timelines and production schedules on track.
• Support product QC. Partner with our in-house customer service team and warehouse teams to stay close to customer product feedback - using it to quickly identify any issues and work to resolve.

Material & Vendor Management

• Assist with sourcing and ordering leather, hardware, packaging, and other components alongside our vendor partners.
• Organize and maintain our leather and material libraries, the reference point for everything we make.
• Create and maintain digital records including Material Data Sheets (MDS), style confirmations, running change logs, and design handoffs.
• Help keep trim, hardware, packaging, and logo standards consistent across the line.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in product development, design, production, or project coordination. Internship and co-op experience counts.
• Strong design sensibility and a genuine appreciation for the Leatherology aesthetic. This is essential. A portfolio, lookbook, or any visual examples that demonstrate your point of view are highly encouraged and do not need to be accessories related.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented with an obsessive eye for quality. You're the person who catches the thing everyone else missed.
• Strong written communication. Your emails to a factory are clear, specific, and easy to act on.
• Creative, self-motivated, positive, and eager to learn with a "whatever it takes" attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with Figma or Photoshop is a plus, as is a willingness to leverage AI tools to work smarter.
• Willingness to travel periodically, domestically or internationally, if needed.

ABOUT LEATHEROLOGY & DC INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 2008, Leatherology elevates the everyday with thoughtfully designed leather goods that marry form and function. We believe great quality can be accessibly priced, that timeless pieces are made to last, and that the best gifts are personal. Each piece is crafted from the finest materials, designed to be carried day in and day out, and made to be personalized for yourself or someone you love. Leatherology has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, Fast Company, Forbes, ELLE, GQ, and WWD, and carried by celebrities from Reese Witherspoon to Serena Williams.

Leatherology is part of DC International, a family‑owned company with a simple mission: make products that last and feel personal. Since 2005, we’ve paired timeless design with innovative technology and our own manufacturing, designed at our Texas headquarters and crafted in our wholly owned facility in Asia. This vertical integration gives us oversight of the entire product lifecycle, from concept to delivery, and the ability to invest in quality at every step. We’re home to industry‑leading, digitally native brands Coverstore and Leatherology, supported by a team united by craftsmanship and a customer‑first mindset.