Product Development Coordinator

Perry Ellis International
Portland Office
Full-time

SUMMARY

Perry Ellis International, a fashion and lifestyle company, distributor, and licensor of a broad line of high-quality men’s and women’s apparel and accessory.

Our corporate headquarters are located in Miami, Florida. We also have offices located in New York, Portland, and Tampa.

We are looking for a Product Coordinator to be a liaison between design, tech design, merchandising and overseas partners in our Portland office which focuses on the Nike Swim brand.

This position will be responsible for assisting in the development of all trims and fabrics and ensuring all developments hit key calendar dates and gates.

Including ordering and receiving of salesman samples prior to market week and having final approval on pre-production samples before production begins.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Concise & direct email communication with overseas LO / vendors

Ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including fabric detail sheets, test reports and pricing info

Maintain in-house color standard library and send out standards as needed by overseas LO / vendors

Send out lab dip requests and print artwork for development

Review lab dip, trim and print submits with design team and advise comments / approvals in PLM and to LO / vendors

Maintain PLM with job requests and up to date comments

Work with QC and TD team to ensure new trims and fabrics are sourced to the necessary standards

Attend tech sheet hand offs with design and tech design and ensure correct fabrics and trims are being identified

Participate in weekly meetings with design, merch & tech design to discuss development progress

Write fabric and salesman sample POs

Assist with receiving salesman samples and allocation to global sales team

Review and comment on pre-production samples

Assist in maintaining the fabric and trim library

Order fabrics & trims as needed for sample sew team

Assist with special projects assigned to the Product Development team

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Strong written and verbal skills

Experience with communication to overseas vendors

Must be highly organized with strong aptitude for spreadsheet building

Superior color / hue discrimination

Knowledge of apparel production calendars and timelines

Experience with Product Lifecycle Management Software (PLM)

Ability to work independently and set deadlines

Ability to multitask and work in a fast pace environment with multiple deadlines

Ability to work as part of a team

Knowledge of Adobe design programs ideal but not a requirement

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for trade shows and visiting vendors / suppliers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the normal demands of any job, such as sitting, standing, carrying items

Ability to pack and move boxes up to 40lb with the assistance of a hand truck

Ability to move and carry rolls of fabric

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree with focus on Apparel Development and / or 1-2 years experience in an Apparel Development field

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