Coordinator, Product Development

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. 

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Product development:

 

• Support the team in the entire product development process from initial design through prototype development to production
• Manage product specification files and 3D files between Design, factories and PD and ensure product comments are being passed in a timely manner and review any roadblock with manager and design.
• Execute. Maintain and update the Product Development master file, costing file and raw material charts are updated in a timely manner and ensure cross functional partners are updated.
• Responsible for executing and updating product cost sheets and final cost approval in system
• Execute and manage market materials pertaining to products and ensure accuracy of information.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Merchandising, Marketing and Design team to manage sample status updates and packaging details for new product launches
• Manage day-to-day communication and activities with team in Asia and Factories
• Support approval process and resolution of pending items to ensure smooth process from development to commercialization.
• Serve as the point of contact with internal teams and external vendors throughout the product lifecycle process
• Demonstrate understanding of development process, implications, when deadlines are missed and alert manager of potential issues
• Maintain product integrity, quality execution, and consistency of details.

• Manage final comments post market and manage final product is commercially approved.
• Manage production process partnering with operations team and merch to and manage accuracy of information flow between KS and suppliers in a timely manner
• Manage production product approval file and ensure all products are approved by KS.

 

The accomplished individual will possess...

 

• 1- 3+ years of experience in production/product development
• Knowledge of jewelry 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

 

An outstanding professional will have…

 

• 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

Our Competencies for All Employees

• 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 wher