Fashion Product Development Coordinator

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a detail-oriented Sampling Coordinator to drive end-to-end sampling for key product categories. You will manage sample yardage, PLM entries, and vendor communications, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery to support product development decisions.

Join a collaborative team, liaise with Design, Product Development, and Marketing, and contribute to leadership dashboards and readiness reporting for milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in product development or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong problem-solving and results-driven communication with business partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the sampling process and ensure timely delivery of product representations.
• Process vendor and supplier invoices for sample yardage and costs.
• Own sampling requirements for designated product categories and ensure timely receipt of garment samples.
• Maintain communication with vendors to align with the production calendar.
• Act as liaison between Design, Product Development, Raw Materials, Print and Color, Marketing and Merchandising and external partners.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to align on assortment and priorities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in product development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PLM systems

Centric PLM

Job description

Aquent is seeking a detail-oriented Sampling Coordinator to drive end-to-end sampling for key product categories. You will manage sample yardage, PLM entries, and vendor communications, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery to support product development decisions.

Join a collaborative team, liaise with Design, Product Development, and Marketing, and contribute to leadership dashboards and readiness reporting for milestones.