Position Overview: The Production Coordinator supports the Director of Product Development in executing and tracking all aspects of the product development lifecycle. This role ensures that product samples are delivered on time, accurately reflect design intent, and meet quality standards. The Production Coordinator serves as a key liaison between internal teams and external vendors, maintaining clear communication and detailed records throughout each stage of development.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the sample making process across all stages of product development.
Track and manage the status of samples to meet production timelines and market launch deadlines.
Attend design meetings to report on development status and communicate necessary updates.
Organize and track incoming and outgoing sample collections, including those distributed to global sales agents.
Perform quality control checks on samples and ensure all specifications are met.
Manage internal feedback and approval tracking for swatches, lab dips, strike-offs, and pre-production samples.
Assist in the layout and preparation of print artwork and design files.
Maintain organized asset folders and documentation related to sample development.
Research and assist in sourcing manufacturers for new product verticals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Creative, Marketing, and Photography.
Support the fit development process by tracking revisions and communicating changes to vendors.
Maintain daily communication with overseas and domestic manufacturers to ensure timely updates and resolve issues.
Job Skills:
1–3 years of experience in product development, apparel production, or related field
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop) is a plus
Prior experience working with apparel or consumer goods is preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Occasional lifting of sample boxes (up to 25 lbs)
Ability to handle product materials, samples, and swatches
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Location
Hoboken, NJ
Job Type
Full-time
Website
http://www.graysonhr.com
Skills
Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
Adobe Illustratorunmatched
Adobe Photoshopunmatched
Apparel Manufacturingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
International Salesunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Photographyunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Product Lifecycleunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Specimen Collectionunmatched
Status Reportsunmatched
Swatchingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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