Technical Development Coordinator, FTWR

Michael Kors; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Summer Fridays

Internal Mobility

Employee Discount

401k Match

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Commuter Benefits

Gym Discounts

Job summary

Michael Kors in New York is seeking a highly organized coordinator to support the technical development team for footwear programs from prototype through production. You will track sample status, manage fit sessions, and maintain records while coordinating with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Production, Quality, and factories across global time zones.

Strong Excel and PLM experience, proactive problem solving, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Footwear, Product Development, Engineering, Merchandising, or related field.
• 1-3 years in footwear, accessories, product development, technical development, or related field.
• Internship experience within footwear or consumer products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support technical development from prototype to production across footwear categories.
• Coordinate fit sessions, model bookings, samples, and meeting logistics.
• Serve as a primary contact between Technical Development, Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and factory partners.
• Maintain development trackers, sample logs, fit approval reports, and seasonal status summaries.
• Provide admin support including travel, onboarding materials, and meetings.

Skills

Organization

Project coordination

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Footwear, Product Development

Tools

FlexPLM

Job description

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Who You Are:

You support the technical development team by coordinating sample management, fit session logistics, documentation, tracking, and cross-functional communication across footwear categories. This role plays a critical part in ensuring technical development milestones, fit approvals, and commercialization timelines remain on track from prototype through production. You will partner closely with Technical Development, Product Development, Design, Merchandising, Production, Quality, and factory partners to support the execution of seasonal footwear programs while maintaining accurate records, clear communication, and strong organizational processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Technical Development Support Support the execution of technical development activities from prototype through production across multiple footwear categories. Track sample status, fit approvals, comments, and key development milestones to ensure on-time execution. Coordinate and distribute technical documentation, fit comments, construction updates, and approval records to internal and external partners. Maintain accurate style information, development records, and technical documentation within company systems.
• Fit Session & Sample Management Coordinate fit session schedules, model bookings, sample readiness, and meeting logistics. Prepare fit session materials and ensure samples are organized and available for review. Capture fit notes, approval comments, and action items during fit sessions and distribute recaps to stakeholders. Track follow-up actions and ensure updates are incorporated into subsequent sample rounds.
• Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as a key point of contact for day-to-day communication between Technical Development, Product Development, Design, Merchandising, and factory partners. Monitor seasonal calendars and proactively highlight potential risks, delays, or missing information. Support alignment of development timelines and deliverables across multiple teams and vendors.
• Process & Reporting Maintain development trackers, sample logs, fit approval reports, and seasonal status summaries. Create and distribute weekly updates on sample progress, approvals, and outstanding action items. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve tracking tools. Ensure technical development records are organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Team & Administrative Support Support travel coordination, meeting scheduling, and workshop preparation for the technical development team. Assist with onboarding materials, seasonal setup activities, and department organization. Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide administrative and operational support as needed. Contribute to a collaborative team environment while continuously building technical product knowledge.

You’ll Need to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Footwear, Product Development, Engineering, Merchandising, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in footwear, accessories, product development, technical development, or a related field.
• Internship experience within footwear or consumer products is a plus

We’d Love to See:

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Comfortable working with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with PLM systems (FlexPLM preferred) is a plus.
• Interest in footwear construction, materials, fit, and product development processes.

MK Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar
• Summer Fridays
• Internal Mobility Across Brands
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate. Compensation Range: 45,000.00 - 68,000.00 USD

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children. For more information on how Capri Holdings Group uses your personal data, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice.