Coordinator, Production Development - Coach (Re)Loved

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in.

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Coordinator, Product Development Leathergoods, Coach (Re)Loved (NY/NJ)

 

Structure: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office)

 

Primary Purpose

 

The Coordinator will be responsible for product development and production cycle of the Coach (Re)Loved Upcrafted and Remade product.  They will communicate daily with internal cross functional partners and factory floor to ensure major milestones are achieved within the timelines published. They are responsible for the completion of tech packs and materials packs, and they will support in the tracking of the collection at each stage of development through production. The Coordinator with be the key point person for daily factory floor communication and address all issues pertinent to accurate execution of product from development through to production ex-factory.

 

 

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Product Development to…

 

• Build and maintain tech packs for Upcrafted and Remade product
• Communicate daily with factory floor as well as with internal cross functional partners regarding status of product samples and materials
• Manage, track, monitor and report on sample and delivery status
• Review all samples received and check for accuracy, execution, and understanding of Design’s intent
• Coordinate the sharing of development packages and corresponding materials for development samples to factory floor and cross-functional teams
• Update tech packs and decks in Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator
• Special projects as assigned
• Organize and maintain materials and sample libraries

 

 

The accomplished individual will possess... 

 

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with a sense of urgency and flexibility
• Demonstrate ability to be a self-starter who is solution orientated
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate cross-functionally with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Powerpoint, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator

 

 

An outstanding professional will have..

 

• Experience working with both overseas and domestic manufacturers, preferred
• An understanding of woven product lead times and garment construction knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills for building working relationships within teams
• Ability to work in a global, multi-cultural environment
• Passion for fashion, sustainability, and circularity

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 where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for re