Product Development Coordinator [AQ-15017]

About the role

This position plays a pivotal role in coordinating the entire product development lifecycle for a leading global consumer brand. The ideal candidate is passionate about product and brand innovation and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook up and track prototype products across seasonal product lines.
• Partner with external vendors and internal teams to communicate product development details and resolve issues proactively.
• Create and maintain essential seasonal product development materials, including composite sheets, classification charts, and related documentation.
• Coordinate weekly product updates, ensuring information is communicated accurately and on time to all stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with design, merchandising, production, technical, and vendor partners throughout the development process.
• Monitor product status diligently and proactively follow up on outstanding items or potential delays to keep projects on track.
• Support the broader product development team with coordination, tracking, and day-to-day execution tasks.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in product design, product development, apparel, fashion, footwear, accessories, or a related product environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating product development activities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience working effectively with external vendors or manufacturing partners.
• Ability to manage multiple products, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for effective collaboration.
• Ability to work collaboratively across design, merchandising, production, technical, and other cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Product Development, Fashion, Apparel, Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience within a major consumer, fashion, apparel, footwear, or lifestyle brand.
• Familiarity with PLM or other product development/tracking systems.
• Experience working with seasonal product calendars and product line development.
• Experience managing samples, prototypes, product specifications, or similar development materials.

Benefits

Aquent Talent offers a range of benefits including subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also provide free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate project needs.

Contact

To apply, please visit our website and submit your resume and cover letter. For more information on our company culture and values, visit our About Us page.

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.