As a Product Development Coordinator, you will act as a liaison between the design team, foreign office, production team, sample department and sales/merchandising. This position will be reporting to the Vice President of Product Development & Design.
The ideal candidate has an extreme attention to detail, strong multitasking ability, organizational skills, and background in graphic design.
This role is required to be onsite, 5 days per week. This position will be based out of our headquarters in Greenwich, CT.
Responsibilities:
Work with design team to create and/or maintain all spec sheets (prototype, sample lot, pricing/pre-production, approval, confirmation)
Responsible for daily communication with foreign offices regarding prompt delivery of all sample components and sample lots
Maintaining, tracking, & organization of all incoming samples and photo files for sample lots
Work with design and communicate regarding sourcing, pricing and component corrections
Daily review of pre-production reports to ensure timely delivery of samples
Maintain product line sheets
Assist with trend research and forecast boards and archives
Checking spec details and quality on all incoming new samples before they are distributed to sales force
Other tasks/projects as assigned, including general labeling, filing & organization of product
Collaborate with entire men's footwear team to create and compile product presentations for upper management and external stakeholders
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Graphic Design experience a plus
Experience using Adobe Suite or Adobe Photoshop is preferred
Exceptional interpersonal communication and organization skills; team-oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Extreme attention to detail
Willing to take initiative and exercise strong problem solving skills
Self-motivated with strong follow-up skills
Ability to travel to NYC for trend research and preparation for FFANY shows
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan w/match
Pet Insurance
Commuter benefits
Medical and Dependent Flex Spending Benefits
3pm Fridays
1pm Summer Fridays
15+ Paid Holidays
15 days of PTO (prorated based on start date)
Company Overview:
Established in 2005, Marc Fisher Footwear company is a leading full-service, product-driven fashion footwear company with knowledge and expertise in design, sales, sourcing, distribution and marketing - all with dedicated and strategic direction for each brand within the portfolio, which includes GUESS, G by Guess, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Earth, Calvin Klein, Hunter Boots, Rockport, Bandolino, indigo rd., Unisa, Kenneth Cole Men's, and Easy Spirit along with the namesake brands - Marc Fisher and Marc Fisher LTD.
Our diverse portfolio of globally recognized brands - available domestically and internationally via wholesale and retail channels - consistently meets the widest range of consumers' fashion footwear needs, from classic to contemporary, sport to dress, men's to women's. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with showrooms in New York City, Marc Fisher Footwear is sold worldwide through department stores, specialty stores and e-commerce channels.
Marc Fisher Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.