Product Development Coordinator — LA Studio & Samples Flow

Kids for the Future

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 51,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

HSA/Showcase benefits

Job summary

Artful Home is seeking a detail-oriented Product Development Assistant for our Los Angeles studio. You will manage samples, data, and vendor relationships to support design and technical teams, reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Development.

The role focuses on sample flow, documentation accuracy, data archives, vendor pricing, and studio operations, requiring an associate degree or equivalent experience and strong Adobe/Microsoft skills.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent experience (1-2+ years)
Upper-intermediate proficiency in Adobe Suite, especially Illustrator/CAD
Upper-intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (occasional local travel)
Sharp eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to juggle multiple deadlines
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Coordinate the shipping and receiving of samples, references, and materials between design, technical design, corporate headquarters, and outside vendors; prepare send-outs for processes that can't be done in-studio; travel to contractor sites and the fabric dye house, and pick up sample trim locally as needed.
Prep, tag, and proof samples, photo samples, tech packs, and sew-by samples for accuracy before hand-off; create historical swatch cards each season; photograph samples daily and share them with the design team for approval.
Maintain sample and drop archives, the AP/development chart, and sample yardage tracking; update whiteboards and the development chart daily; keep the seasonal Assortment Plan current with all revisions, adds, drops, and changes.
Create purchase orders for send-outs and coordinate contractor pickup/drop-off, verifying order accuracy (sample making, crushing, wash, etc.); maintain the Pricing Document in the PLM.
Set up and host major meetings such as First View, including prepping the studio, ordering supplies and lunches, and printing materials; greet studio visitors; keep supply inventory stocked.