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Job Title: Product Development Coordinator
Location: New York, NY (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
About Us:
Kallmeyer is a New York based RTW and accessories brand which reimagines everyday staples as an elevated modern modular wardrobe. Each piece offers unique versatility which is polished yet unpretentious, through immaculate fit and fabrics, intelligent details and thoughtful balance.
The brand is committed to equitability through social impact and responsible manufacturing. Kallmeyer’s flagship downtown store (est.2019) and Madison Avenue boutique (est.2025) – create a personalized and distinguished environment for customer experience and community engagement surrounded by hand-made furniture and carefully curated details.
About the Role:
Kallmeyer is seeking a highly organized and detail-driven Product Development Coordinator to join our team. This role supports the Design and Development team across the execution of four seasonal collections, reorders, and special projects. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of garment construction, materials, and development workflow within a luxury fashion environment. This role is an opportunity to be part of a small, high-performing team working at the intersection of creativity and organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the product development process, from initial design concept to final product.
- Serve as a primary point of contact with overseas and domestic factories, ensuring clear communication of design intent, raw materials, construction details, and timelines.
- Launch and support sample making with factories, from prototype stage through pre-production samples.
- Prepare and distribute tech packs, BOMs, raw materials, and cut tickets to factories and internal teams.
- Review samples for construction, workmanship, and quality.
- Track sample requests, fittings, and approvals, maintaining accurate records and development logs.
- Support fittings by organizing samples, documenting fit comments, and communicating changes to factories.
- Assist with material sourcing, trim development, and approvals in collaboration with design and production.
- Ensure all development aligns with target costs, quality standards, and brand aesthetic.
- Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized design environment.
- Collaborate effectively with the design and production teams and assist other team members as needed.
Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of experience in product development; luxury or contemporary womenswear experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field is preferred.
- Sharp eye for detail and strong interest in construction, fabrication, and finishing techniques.
- Excellent communication and organization skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines.
- Strong proficiency Adobe Creative Cloud suite; familiarity with tech packs, BOMs, and Zedonk or other production softwares are a plus.
- Positive attitude and sense of humor
- Dedication to excellence
- Willingness and desire to grow
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Must be based in NYC and available to work full-time on site, with ability to go to local factories on a daily and weekly basis.
Benefits:
- Salary range $60,000-70,000
- Access to competitive health and dental coverage 401k options
- Entrepreneurial environment and independent workflow
- Opportunities for career growth and development with a rapidly growing luxury brand
- Employee discounts on Kallmeyer merchandise
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000