Boxercraft · 1 week ago
Product Development Coordinator
Boxercraft is a lifestyle apparel brand focused on comfort, style, and self-expression. The Product Development Coordinator will participate in the product development process, including market research, sourcing, technical development, and quality assurance, while collaborating with various internal departments.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Serve as liaison between customers and internal departments during the pre-production phase
Creating technical sketches and tech packages for all development
Manage fit meetings and maintaining consistent fit across all product categories
Daily communication with manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams for sample ETA’s and WIP’s. Additionally, track all deliverables
Create and maintain style and fabric set up and components in PLM and ERP systems
Assist in trend and competitive research for complete market landscape, this includes but is not limited to design, construction, color, fabrics, and pricing
Daily departmental shipping needs and tracking/shipping information and distribution
Maintain and update line changes and distribution to cross-functional teams
Prepare meeting presentation and collateral, including documentation, samples, etc
Maintain and update product and approval libraries- garment, fabric, lab dips, shade bands
Assist the Director of Merchandising in departmental needs and clerical duties
Light travel required for industry tradeshows, focus groups, meetings, and departmental trend research
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field preferred (AA degree accepted with equivalent experience)
3–5 years of experience in product development, fashion merchandising, or a similar role within the apparel industry
Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, fabrics, and fashion trends
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables)
Working knowledge of CAD and PLM systems
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable presenting in small to large group settings, including sales meetings and focus groups
High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy
Self-motivated and able to take initiative and make sound decisions
Professional, dependable, and able to work effectively in a team environment
Flexibility to support business needs outside of standard work hours when required
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs
This role also operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers
Benefits
Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much, they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation
Health and Wellness – There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle
Time away from work – Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping our employees create a work-life harmony!
Growth and Development – We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development
Financial planning and wellbeing – No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401(k) match!
Extras, discounts, and perks – Generous discounts to our company and related companies, is just one of the cool extras we offer!