Product Development Specialist

PSI (Proteam Solutions); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail apparel firm in Manhattan seeks a detail-oriented Product Development Coordinator to manage prototype development and ensure project timelines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Design and 3–5 years of experience in product design or development, along with strong organizational skills and proficiency in Centric PLM and Microsoft Office Suite. This is a hybrid position.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of product design/development experience, preferably in intimates, womenswear, or apparel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of prototypes and manage the overall development process.
• Act as a point person on development details with vendor partners.
• Create and update seasonal composite sheets and classification charts.
• Drive product life cycle management by handling data entry, costing, and sample tracking.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field

Tools

Centric PLM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Technical Recruiter (Proteam Solutions Inc)

Location: Hybrid, Manhattan, NY

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Product Development Coordinator to join our intimate wear and womenswear team. This individual contributor role is responsible for coordinating the development of prototype products, ensuring timely execution throughout the product life cycle. You will act as the primary liaison with vendor partners while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in design, production, merchandising, and technical.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of prototypes and manage the overall development process for assigned product lines (Bras, Panties, Sleep).
• Act as point person on development details with vendor partners, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Create and update seasonal composite sheets and classification charts.
• Drive product life cycle management by handling data entry, costing, and sample tracking.
• Support weekly workflow updates and ensure composites are used effectively as communication tools across teams.
• Track and monitor development milestones to ensure on-time execution.
• Communicate design development details across internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of product design/development experience, preferably in intimates, womenswear, or apparel.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience with Centric PLM strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design/product systems.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Design and Product Management

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion