Assistant Product Manager

Job Details:
Job Title: Product Development Coordinator
Location: New York City, NY
Duration: 2 Months
Type: Full-Time, Contract

Description:
An apparel/fashion company is looking for a Product Development Coordinator to support the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept/development through production and delivery. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Materials, and overseas vendors/suppliers. You will track samples, fit approvals, material approvals, costing, production timelines, and T&A calendars, maintain accurate product data in PLM systems, and support seasonal product development across multiple categories.

Top 5-7 Skills:

1. Product Development and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

2. Sample Management and Fit Approvals

3. Tech Packs and Costing Analysis

4. Vendor Management and Sourcing

5. Production Planning and Time & Action (T&A) Calendars

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration (Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing)

7. Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Requirements for the role:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Product Development, Production, Merchandising, Sourcing, or Product Management within the apparel, fashion, accessories, or consumer products industry

• Experience supporting the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept/development through production and delivery

• Strong exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Materials, and overseas vendors/suppliers

• Experience tracking samples, fit approvals, material approvals, costing, production timelines, and T&A calendars

• Familiarity with PLM systems (Centric, FlexPLM, Backbone, YuniquePLM, etc.) and maintaining accurate product data

• Understanding of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, production processes, and product costing

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple seasonal calendars simultaneously

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Fashion Business, Merchandising, or a related field (preferred)

• 1–3 years of relevant experience

• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Experience with private label apparel

• Exposure to discounter or club business

• Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.