Product Development Coordinator

Aquent has partnered with a globally recognized leader in fashion and apparel, celebrated for driving trends and delivering iconic designs that captivate consumers worldwide. In this dynamic role, you will have the unique opportunity to bring your passion for design and organization to a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your work directly shapes the future of beautiful, high-quality products. By bridging the gap between creative design concepts and final production, you will play a critical role in bringing seasonal collections to life and making a tangible impact on products loved by millions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-energy professional to step into a pivotal role at the heart of product innovation. In this exciting position, you will drive the creation of new products and guide them seamlessly through their development lifecycle. Your coordination expertise and keen eye for detail will be the engine that keeps projects on track, ensuring that creative visions are successfully transformed into market-ready prototypes. If you are passionate about fashion, thrive in a collaborative environment, and love seeing a product go from concept to reality, this is the perfect place to elevate your career.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the comprehensive development of prototype products, ensuring every detail aligns perfectly with the design vision and technical specifications.
• Monitor the overall development process for specific product lines, proactively identifying and resolving potential roadblocks to keep timelines on track.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor partners, facilitating clear, consistent, and collaborative communication regarding all development details.
• Create and meticulously maintain seasonal composite sheets and classification charts to serve as essential reference tools for cross-functional teams.
• Manage the workflow of weekly updates, ensuring communication tools are effectively utilized across merchandising, production, technical, and vendor teams.
• Track all development activities to guarantee execution adheres strictly to established timelines and quality standards.
• Communicate intricate design development details clearly to all relevant stakeholders, fostering alignment and understanding throughout the process.

What You'll Bring

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in product design and/or product development.
• A strong educational foundation with a Bachelor's degree in Design, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle, from initial concept through to final production.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex tasks, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate seamlessly with diverse internal teams and external vendors.