Product Development Coordinator

AMG Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AMG Companies is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to ensure all color and fabric specs meet top-brand standards for our activewear line. You will work with the Product Development team and cross-functional colleagues, with a strong eye for color and dye methods, and experience in coordinating with overseas vendors under tight deadlines.

You will manage lab dips, trims, and samples, maintain color libraries, and collaborate across Design, Merchandising, and Production to keep development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Product Development or relevant work experience in apparel.
• Knowledge of fabric construction and dye methods.
• Strong color eye and trend awareness.
• Ability to work onsite in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and bulk production shade bands; comment with Designer/Merchandiser.
• Analyze production samples and provide final comments to production.
• Distribute color standards and fabric developments to domestic and international offices.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Production and follow up on samples.
• Maintain color/fabric libraries and related documentation each season.
• Update color changes on palettes and communicate with Production.
• Oversee product assortments, calendars and development processes.
• Troubleshoot delays and communicate issues with leadership.
• Attend fittings to track style changes and art updates.
• Support cross-functional teams with questions during development.

Skills

Color accuracy

Organization

Time management

Vendor communication

Deadline adherence

Education

BA in Product Development

Tools

PLM

Job description

Position Summary

The Product Development Coordinator will ensure all product is executed to the standard of leading brands for our growing activewear business! This person will work closely with the Product Development team as well as cross‑functional teams within the business. We’re seeking someone with an excellent eye for color as well as knowledge of fabric construction and dye method. The ideal candidate will also have experience communicating with overseas vendors and working under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Receive all lab dips, strike‑offs, trims, and bulk production shade bands, make comments; review with Designer and/or Merchandiser for comments on color and quality where necessary
• Analyze production samples and review with Designer prior to submitting final comments and/or approvals to production team.
• Manage the distribution of color standards & new fabric developments to agent offices domestically and internationally at the beginning of each season and as requests come in
• Work with Design, Merchandising, and Production teams and follow up on samples and sample fabric delivery
• Set up and maintain the following each season: color & fabric library, fabric approval notebooks, files for lab dips & approved bulk yardage
• Update all color changes on color palettes
• Send comments to Production team
• Manage product assortments, time & action calendars, and development process
• Recognize and troubleshoot issues that may cause delivery delays or liabilities then quickly communicate the details of the problem to work through solutions with leadership
• Attend fittings with Design Team to keep track of style changes, art updates and graphic placements
• Follow up with Production Coordinators, Designers, Sales, vendors regarding any questions that may arise regarding during the development cycle

Qualifications

• BA in Product Development or closely related field
• 3+ years of Product Development or relevant work experience in apparel industry
• PLM experience is a plus
• Knowledge of both knit and woven fabric construction and dye method
• Understanding of garment construction with strong product knowledge and deep understanding of production processes
• Strong color eye and keen trend awareness
• Strong organization and follow up skills with timelines and milestones
• Eagerness to learn and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work onsite in an office environment