Kate Spade Coordinator, Product Development

Kate Spade New York is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary everyday items, including handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more.

New York, New York

Hybrid role, Minimum in office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

• Assist in the full development process of RTW collections from initial concept to final fit sample approval.
• Partner with design team from concept and sketch to interpret creative vision and ensure execution is feasible and cost-effective.
• Adhere to all seasonal milestones.
• Attend all sketch hand offs recording details for product launch with external suppliers and support Designer on execution decisions.
• Create and maintain all style Bill of Materials.
• Oversee the coordination of all materials and trims being delivered to the factory at each sampling stage.
• Create and maintain development WIPs.
• Responsible for sample tracking of all samples to NY and designated regions. Trouble shoot delays and proactively plan to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure samples are developed to spec, on time and within budget.
• Develop products within set target costs.
• Participate in cost negotiation. Contribute to cost engineering ideas throughout development process.
• Create and maintain seasonal costing chart from early development through to final cost stages.
• Submit working costs in EcVision at each stage through approval process.
• Create production WIPs post final buy. Support maintenance until final fit approval.
• Attend assigned fit sessions and give feedback on relevant factory information. Collaborate with the technical design team to ensure timely execution of corrections.
• Actively risk assessing product from sketch launch through to final approval.
• Daily communication with factories and suppliers.

• 1+ year(s) experience in production/product development
• Knowledge of Ready-To-Wear manufacturing processes and materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, EcVision or other PLM systems
• Experience in excel with demonstrated ability in formulas and pivot tables
• Exceptionally well-organized, efficient, and analytical
• Proven ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong problem - solving skills
• Experience working in a global company with overseas partners

$64,350 – $68,000 Annually

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under the consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

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