Product Development Coordinator [AQ-25873]

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a dynamic product development professional in New York to drive the creation of new products and guide them through development lifecycle. You will coordinate prototypes, manage timelines, and serve as the main liaison with vendors to turn design concepts into market-ready products.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, cross-functional collaboration, and a keen eye for detail to ensure fast-paced collections meet quality standards and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in product design and/or product development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to final production.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of prototype products ensuring alignment with design vision and specs.
• Monitor the development process for product lines and resolve roadblocks to keep timelines.
• Serve as primary contact for vendor partners and ensure clear communication on development details.
• Create and maintain seasonal composite sheets and classification charts for cross-functional reference.
• Manage weekly updates and ensure effective communication across merchandising, production, technical, and vendor teams.
• Track development activities to ensure adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Communicate intricate design details clearly to stakeholders to drive alignment.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Product development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field

Job description

Aquent has partnered with a globally recognized leader in fashion and apparel, celebrated for driving trends and delivering iconic designs that captivate consumers worldwide. This is your opportunity to bring your passion for design and organization to a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your work directly shapes the future of beautiful, high-quality products.

We are seeking a dynamic professional to step into a pivotal role at the heart of product innovation. In this exciting position, you will drive the creation of new products and guide them seamlessly through their development lifecycle. Your coordination expertise and keen eye for detail will be the engine that keeps projects on track, ensuring that creative visions are successfully transformed into market-ready prototypes. By bridging the gap between design concepts and final production, you will have a direct, tangible impact on the speed, efficiency, and overall success of upcoming seasonal collections.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the comprehensive development of prototype products, ensuring every detail aligns perfectly with the design vision and technical specifications.
• Monitor the overall development process for specific product lines, proactively identifying and resolving potential roadblocks to keep timelines on track.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor partners, facilitating clear, consistent, and collaborative communication regarding all development details.
• Create and meticulously maintain seasonal composite sheets and classification charts to serve as essential reference tools for cross-functional teams.
• Manage the workflow of weekly updates, ensuring communication tools are effectively utilized across merchandising, production, technical, and vendor teams.
• Track all development activities to guarantee execution adheres strictly to established timelines and quality standards.
• Communicate intricate design development details clearly to all relevant stakeholders, fostering alignment and understanding throughout the process.

What You’ll Bring

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in product design and/or product development.
• A strong educational foundation with a Bachelor’s degree in Design, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to final production.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex tasks, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate seamlessly with diverse internal teams and external vendors.