Hybrid RTW Product Development Coordinator

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.

Primary Purpose:The Product Development Coordinator is responsible for leading the product development process of the Ready-to-wear collection from concept through to fit sample approval. A key partner to design, raw materials, merchandising, technical and regional teams; ensuring seasonal collections meet design vision, quality standards, targets cost and delivery timelines

Location:New York, New York

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

Flexibility required.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in product development to...

• 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

• Courage:
  Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity:
  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be…