Coordinator, Product Development

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. Primary Purpose: Supports the development process, including sample management, to achieve design aesthetic, quality standards, margin goals, and timelines. Roles and Responsibilities: Development and sample management Creates, manages, and maintains all development activities using various tools, including ecVision sample modules, material modules, development logs, material and hardware matrices, design cards, and functionality charts. Partners with the Materials Management teams to initiate lab dips and procure sampling materials for all development milestones. Partners with the NY Workshop on early development sampling. Sends development packages to overseas partners and sample facilities. Reviews prototype samples, focusing on product execution, consistency of details, and Design's aesthetic intent. Attends Design Review Meetings (DRMs) with their Manager and Team Lead. Manages approval of proto samples within Product Development Timeline (PDT) deadlines. Supports material approvals and the resolution of DNPs and TBDs to meet matrix validation deadlines. Manages zipper, thread, and edgestain direction and approvals. Supports the initiation and management of PBVRs and PRNs. Enters, maintains, and manages information required for Tools of the Trade. Cross-functional partnership Acts as a knowledge-sharing hub for information and owns communication about development with cross-functional partners (PD, Design, Merchandising, Materials, Production, NY Workshop, and overseas teams). Builds relationships with internal and external partners that encourage synergy and collaboration. Partners with IS and business partners to suggest improvements and efficiencies within our systems. Costing Manages development costs, final costs, and monthly PO costs in ecVision and SAP. Reviews cost sheets and validates cost components and factory charges against the necessary tools (matrices and samples). Updates and maintains accurate costs in all internal costing tools based on product updates and costing milestones. Ensures yields are confirmed to support the costing process and RMRP. The accomplished individual will possess... 1+ years of experience in handbag or accessories product development. An equivalent combination of work experience and education will be considered. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. A strong sense of teamwork and the ability to multitask. Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. An outstanding professional will have... The ability to interact with others and resolve conflict across various levels of the organization. The ability to perform efficiently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Our Competencies for All Employees Courage : Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly a…

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