What are the responsibilities and job description for the Free People Sr. Product Development Coordinator position at Urbn Leaf?
Role Summary
Free People is looking for a Senior Product Development Coordinator to implement the business and operational aspects of the Brand's product category vision. This role requires a showcase of
expertise
in the knits category.
 The Senior Product Development Coordinator is a skilled individual who canÂ
operate
 independently
Role Responsibilities
's vision through theÂ
appropriate allocation
 of product and the sourcing of materialsÂ
that
 deliver the right aesthetic while meeting productÂ
cost
 and timingÂ
requirements.
 and Sketch Review meetings to understand and clarifyÂ
d
esign's intention, tone, and important style aspects
 to develop category strategy for theÂ
season.
nd
allocate
 designs toÂ
appropriate sources
independently.
 opportunities to improve adoption rates and approved style count targets as dictated by seasonal line plan
 on category development process, including research of pre-style development, tracking and review of pre-style packages, ensuring compliance of product within category to internal testing standards, and managing sample evaluation, accuracy, andÂ
quality.
, includingÂ
approval
 target dates, status, and production concerns.
members
Role Qualifications
preferred
onstruction
 & materialsÂ
on how to carry out work
, including Outlook, Google Docs, PowerPoint, and Excel
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The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
Free People is looking for a Senior Product Development Coordinator to implement the business and operational aspects of the Brand's product category vision. This role requires a showcase of
expertise
in the knits category.
 The Senior Product Development Coordinator is a skilled individual who canÂ
operate
 independently
Role Responsibilities
- Facilitate and executeÂ
's vision through theÂ
appropriate allocation
 of product and the sourcing of materialsÂ
that
 deliver the right aesthetic while meeting productÂ
cost
 and timingÂ
requirements.
- Achieve seasonal calendar actualizationÂ
- Ensure that deadlines are met; communicate issues pro-
- Develop relationships with supplier base to ensure alignment of category business needs and successful businessÂ
- AttendÂ
 and Sketch Review meetings to understand and clarifyÂ
d
esign's intention, tone, and important style aspects
- Collaborate withÂ
 to develop category strategy for theÂ
season.
- Own individual style development
nd
allocate
 designs toÂ
appropriate sources
independently.
- Analyze andÂ
 opportunities to improve adoption rates and approved style count targets as dictated by seasonal line plan
- Coordinate withÂ
 on category development process, including research of pre-style development, tracking and review of pre-style packages, ensuring compliance of product within category to internal testing standards, and managing sample evaluation, accuracy, andÂ
quality.
- Transition adopted styles toÂ
, includingÂ
approval
 target dates, status, and production concerns.
- MentorÂ
members
Role Qualifications
- 3 years of progressive development and sourcing experience within a complex, fast-paced apparel environment
preferred
- Proven success building cross-functional relationships, and effectively communicating with internal and externalÂ
- Proficient understanding of concept and practice ofÂ
onstruction
 & materialsÂ
- Works with a high sense of urgency and integrity, easily and quickly adapts to change, and is motivated by deadlines and newÂ
- Ability to landÂ
- Minimally dependent onÂ
on how to carry out work
- Able to execute on projects when given clear guidelines andÂ
- Strong computer skills areÂ
, including Outlook, Google Docs, PowerPoint, and Excel
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The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.