Job Summary: Become the Newest Member of the Family

In this role, the Product Development Coordinator will assist with the development process from start to finish within the apparel categories assigned to them for the brand Darc Sport. They will support the team with initial apparel development, overseeing tech pack send-outs, managing WIPs, sample tracking, and maintaining delivery deadlines with vendors and the internal team. They are detail-oriented and work diligently to ensure all elements relating to the PD process are kept up-to-date, orderly, and accurate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate daily with cross-functional departments - Design, Technical Design, Product Development, Production and Marketing
• Manage WIP reports for their categories across multiple collection deliveries
• Initiate and arrange the sourcing of fabric, trims, lab dips, strike-offs, and other development materials
• Monitor and track samples from the Proto stage through the PPS stage
• Make sure tech-packs are updated by design and tech when necessary and sent out to vendors throughout the development process
• Follow up via email with overseas vendors to make progress on product development
• Use time and action calendars to maintain target dates and know when to bring issues up to upper management
• Request initial costing and work with management in negotiating costs to meet margin goals
• Maintaining internal record-keeping for all PD related information for the team’s reference
• Assist with problem-solving needs as associated with the product development process

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have general apparel knowledge of garments and construction
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Basic math skills required
• Understanding of product life cycle
• Self-Starter, Proactive, and Creative Problem Solver
• Team Player, Positive & Flexible Attitude
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Apparel Product Development and/or Design
• 2 year(s) experience
• Experience in the Active Wear / Street Wear or Apparel industry desired

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,055.71 - $53,056.34 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Business development: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Torrance, CA 90501 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Torrance, CA 90501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person