Product Development Specialist

Russell Tobin; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 45,874; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k)-retirement savings

Employee discounts

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Product Development Coordinator to support a recognized fashion client. This role involves coordinating product development processes, monitoring workflow, and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders. Qualified candidates will have a degree in product development and 1-3 years of experience in related roles. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience including internships.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Organized with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of products as an individual contributor.
• Monitor development processes for product lines.
• Communicate design development details with teams.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Basic fabric knowledge

Garment construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in product development or related area

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Fashion Industry - Product Development Specialist

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Product Development Coordinator to work for one of our well-recognized fashion client's. Prior experience working in the fashion industry with intern and/or professional experience.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Contract: 3 months with extension

Location: Manhattan, NY

Schedule: Hybrid - Min. 2 -3 days in office per week

Pay Rate: $30 - 33.30 per hour on W2

The Product Developement Coordinator is an individual contributor responsible for coordinating the development of products. Monitors development process for product line. Acts as point person on development details with vendor partners and cross-functional teams. Creates and updates seasonal development charts, WIPs, readiness decks, etc. Coordinates workflow of weekly updates to ensure timely communication with vendors, production, technical, and merchandising. Tracks development to assure execution is within timeframes. Communicates design development details. Will report to Product Developer and will not have direct reports. Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Production, Operations, Apparel Product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in product development or related area or equivalent experience
• 1+ – 3 years of related experience - interns will count as experience
• Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving abilities and result-driven communication with business partners
• Experience with and/or basic fabric knowledge is plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Knowledge of the product lifecycle, especially in a retail setting
• Must be organized; Have strong collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of PLM (Centric is a plus!)
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to be a team player and foster a commitment to teamwork with other associates
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Basic knowledge of garment construction

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to impact financial performance, gain exposure to strong leadership principles, and grow professionally—all with competitive pay and potential for long-term engagement.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.