Ready-to-Wear Product Development Coordinator

PISTOLA Denim; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PISTOLA Denim, a Los Angeles-based brand, seeks a Product Development Coordinator to support end-to-end development from concept through production handoff. You will maintain calendars, track samples, coordinate with vendors, and ensure clear communication across design, tech, and production teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and eager to grow within product development. Responsibilities include tracking prototypes, organizing fittings, managing tech packs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Merchandising, Product Development, or related field is required.
• Experience in product development, production, or related role in apparel is preferred.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle and basic garment construction.

Responsibilities

• Track prototypes (P1, P2, SMS, and pre-production samples) across categories.
• Coordinate sample handling for fittings, reviews, and market meetings.
• Maintain sample tracking charts and update internal systems.
• Lead weekly cross-functional partner meetings with published agendas.
• Communicate with overseas and domestic vendors on timelines, sample requests, and revisions.
• Submit tech packs, artwork, and updates to vendors and follow up on developments.
• Monitor lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and fabric approvals; flag delays.
• Maintain seasonal development calendars and key deadlines.
• Schedule fit sessions, design reviews, and milestone meetings with partners.
• Input and maintain accurate style information in PLM or tracking systems.
• Organize digital assets (references, fabrics, lab dips, approvals).
• Collaborate with Design, Tech, and Production to keep development progressing.
• Assist showroom/market prep, tagging and organizing samples.
• Work with QC to ensure wash and design integrity.
• Create and maintain binder for production handoff.
• Audit compliance with care label instructions.
• Maintain margins with cost-effective options.

Skills

Highly organized

Detail-oriented

Excellent written and verbal comms

Team collaboration

Multitasking & deadline mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Merchandising, Product Development, or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

Illustrator

Google Suite

Job description

PISTOLA Denim, a Los Angeles-based brand, seeks a Product Development Coordinator to support end-to-end development from concept through production handoff. You will maintain calendars, track samples, coordinate with vendors, and ensure clear communication across design, tech, and production teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and eager to grow within product development. Responsibilities include tracking prototypes, organizing fittings, managing tech packs, and