Product Development Coordinator

About the role

Ardmore Home Design (AHD) is a privately-owned company that designs, sells, and distributes luxury home décor to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers globally. The Product Development Coordinator plays a key role in driving product development projects from concept through launch.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage assigned seasonal product collections from concept through launch, ensuring all milestones and target launch dates are achieved.
• Develop, maintain, and drive project timelines while coordinating with internal stakeholders and overseas vendors to keep projects on track.
• Manage product development samples through ongoing communication and follow-up with overseas vendors.
• Proactively identify project risks, delays, or obstacles and work with stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Input and update data into the ERP and/or Excel spreadsheets housing critical product information with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Maintain the product database on a regular basis.
• Generate detailed and accurate product data reports for product development team reference.
• Prepare, compile, and file product information in an organized manner.
• Review and identify product data discrepancies (including research and verification) for final resolution with manager.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of assigned product collections.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts, ensuring timely identification, root-cause analysis, and resolution of product development challenges.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal departments inquiring about product information.
• Plan for and complete all product layouts and data sheets to support onsite marketing photoshoots.
• Perform additional administrative support duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive assignments from concept through completion.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with overseas vendors.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience maintaining and analyzing product data, technical information, or project documentation preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while meeting multiple deadlines and target launch dates.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building.

Benefits

• Up to a 6% employer 401(k) contribution following six months of employment.
• Paid time off away from work, including scheduled company holidays.
• Competitive benefits and incentive programs.
• Team building company-sponsored events.
• Employee discount and bi-annual sample sale.

Pay

Starting base pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Schedule

Exact schedule may vary based on skills, experience, and location.