Product Development & Production Lead — Wovens & Leather

John Varvatos; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA & Dependent Care

Commuter & Parking

Life & Disability

Clothing Discount

Job summary

John Varvatos on Spring Street is seeking a Production Coordinator for Wovens & Leather. You will manage development and production calendars, coordinate with factories and cross‑functional teams, and track samples from protos to top samples. Requires 2+ years in fashion, PLM and Excel proficiency, and strong communication.

This is a fill time hourly role in NYC offering $25–$28 per hour. Join a brand known for refinement and passion, where you connect suppliers, drive on-time deliveries, and

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of garment development and construction, leathers, and woven fabrics.
• Ability to oversee multiple product categories with overlapping timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and creative problem-solving.
• Operate with integrity and a sense of urgency, driven by deadlines and new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide indispensable administrative support in the following product domains: All Woven/Leather RTW categories.
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional departments to ensure the flawless execution of our product development and production calendar.
• Actively engage in weekly product development and production meetings alongside cross-functional team members and departments.
• Meticulously input and maintain department information and updates in our company systems
• Be the linchpin connecting factories and cross-functional departments, following up with them as needed.
• Take charge of requesting and meticulously tracking all samples, from Protos to TOPs.
• Create, revise, and deftly manage sample orders, expertly monitoring their transmission to factories and ensuring timely delivery.
• Be the gatekeeper and creator of purchase orders, handling data entry and maintaining records with precision.
• Review Work In Progress (WIP) reports to uphold the timeliness of production deliveries.
• Lend your expertise to update cost sheets as required, such as quantity adjustments and style number checks.
• Maintain a daily line of communication with overseas vendors, following the guidance of the Manager, and facilitating aspects of development, production, and delivery.
• Assist in the procurement and diligent tracking of all raw materials, including fabrics and trims at the sampling and bulk stages
• Assist in approval of sample and bulk materials

Skills

Garment development

Leather & woven fabrics

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

John Varvatos on Spring Street is seeking a Production Coordinator for Wovens & Leather. You will manage development and production calendars, coordinate with factories and cross‑functional teams, and track samples from protos to top samples. Requires 2+ years in fashion, PLM and Excel proficiency, and strong communication.

This is a fill time hourly role in NYC offering $25–$28 per hour. Join a brand known for refinement and passion, where you connect suppliers, drive on-time deliveries, and