Product Development Coordinator – Private Label Apparel

Golden Touch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Touch in New York is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to manage the end-to-end private label apparel development from concept and fabric development through final production. You will ensure cost, quality and compliance while partnering with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and factories.

The ideal candidate delivers organized project management, maintains T&A calendars, and coordinates fabric, trims, and packaging to meet retailer requirements and margin goals in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of product development experience within private label apparel programs; Walmart experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabric development, fit processes, and apparel testing standards
• Experience managing the product development lifecycle from concept through production
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and PLM systems; familiarity with retailer development portals is a plus
• Strong understanding of costing, sourcing, and vendor management
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple categories, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and vendors
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented in a deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design and Merchandising to build seasonal assortments aligned with private label program strategies and customer needs
• Source and develop fabrics, trims, embellishments, and wash techniques; manage costing, strike-offs, lab dips, and material approvals
• Drive sample development from proto through final approval, ensuring execution aligns with design intent, margin goals, and retailer requirements
• Create and maintain Time & Action (T&A) calendars for all development milestones, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Review and approve packaging, labeling, hangtags, and branding elements for retailer compliance and accuracy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Production, Sourcing, and Sales teams to ensure seamless product development execution
• Manage communication with overseas factories and vendors regarding development status, approvals, and issue resolution
• Anticipate and resolve challenges related to fabric, trims, fit, construction, quality, safety, and compliance requirements
• Analyze product costs and identify opportunities to improve margins while maintaining quality and design integrity
• Track development samples, approvals, and key milestones to support on-time delivery
• Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape, consumer preferences, and innovations in fabrics, garment construction, and manufacturing techniques

Skills

Private label development

Garment construction

Fabric development

Costing

Vendor management

Project management

Excel

PLM systems

Tools

Excel

PLM systems

Job description

Golden Touch in New York is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to manage the end-to-end private label apparel development from concept and fabric development through final production. You will ensure cost, quality and compliance while partnering with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and factories.

The ideal candidate delivers organized project management, maintains T&A calendars, and coordinates fabric, trims, and packaging to meet retailer requirements and margin goals in a fast-paced