Sr. Product Development Coordinator

Keystone Distinction Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in New York, NY, seeks a Sr. Product Development Coordinator to manage the end-to-end product development process from concept through production handoff.

You will liaison between Design, Technical Design, Sourcing, Sales, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure right-first-time product and samples. Bring 3–5+ years in apparel product development, experience with domestic and overseas partners, and strong PLM and Excel skills to drive on-time delivery, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 3–5+ years in apparel product development.
• Experience with children's apparel or licensed brands.
• Experience with domestic and overseas manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to bulk handoff.
• Collaborate with Design to meet seasonal objectives and approvals.
• Coordinate domestic and overseas sample development and timelines.
• Lead local sample development with fabrics, printers, trims, and sewing.
• Source fabrics, trims, washes, embellishments, and prints.
• Work with Technical Design to ensure specs match requirements.
• Maintain trackers, WIP reports, and calendars with real-time updates.
• Communicate with overseas factories to monitor development.
• Review lab dips, strike-offs, and supplier submissions.
• Coordinate internal sample reviews and ship approved samples.
• Build relationships with suppliers and factories to resolve issues.
• Identify and resolve development risks and production issues.

Skills

Product development coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising / Product Development / Apparel Manufacturing / Textile Science

3–5+ years of Product Development experience in apparel

Experience with children's apparel or licensed brands

Tools

PLM software

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Sr. Product Development Coordinator

The Sr. Product Development Coordinator manages the end-to-end product development process from concept through production handoff, ensuring products are developed on schedule, meet quality standards, and remain true to design intent. This role serves as a key liaison between Design, Technical Design, Sourcing, Sales, suppliers, and domestic and international manufacturing partners to ensure right-first-time product and sample execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day product lifecycle for assigned categories, from fabric sourcing and style development through final bulk production handoff.
• Partner with Design to execute seasonal product and program objectives, ensuring products are developed, reviewed, and approved accurately and efficiently.
• Manage domestic and overseas sample development, coordinating materials, vendors, sample rooms, factories, and all other aspects of execution to meet development timelines and quality standards.
• Lead local sample development by sourcing fabrics and coordinating with printers, dye houses, trim suppliers, and the in-house sewing room to ensure timely and accurate sample production.
• Source and procure fabrics, trims, washes, embellishments, prints, and other raw materials required for product and sample development.
• Partner with Technical Design to ensure specifications and patterns are received on time and accurately reflect product requirements.
• Maintain seasonal sample trackers, WIP reports, and development calendars, providing Design, Sales, and cross-functional partners with accurate, real-time status updates.
• Communicate regularly with overseas factories and sample rooms to monitor development, resolve issues, and ensure samples are delivered according to established timelines.
• Manage color and material development by reviewing and communicating feedback on lab dips, strike-offs, print approvals, and other supplier submissions.
• Track and review sample submissions, coordinating revisions and corrections with factories and sample rooms to ensure alignment with design intent, quality standards, and milestone dates.
• Coordinate internal sample reviews and presentations and prepare approved samples for shipment to customers for line review, adoption, and final consideration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers, factories, service providers, and overseas offices to support efficient development and timely problem resolution.
• Proactively identify and resolve development risks, sourcing challenges, and production issues while maintaining seasonal calendars and business objectives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Apparel Manufacturing, Textile Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3–5+ years of Product Development experience within the apparel industry.
• Experience developing products for children's apparel, private label, or licensed brands.
• Experience working with both domestic sample rooms and overseas manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of product development from concept through production handoff.
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction, garment manufacturing, fabrics, trims, washes, embellishments, and print techniques.
• Experience sourcing fabrics, trims, and sample materials from domestic and international suppliers.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories and global vendors.
• Understanding of garment costing and sourcing strategies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-channel environment.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently while shifting priorities as needed.
• Proactive approach to product categories with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships across departments, vendors, suppliers, and international offices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally across global teams.
• Proficiency with PLM systems, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Must in the office 4 days/week and can work from home on Fridays