Product Development Coordinator

Overview

About PHOENIX Retail, LLC, the operator of the Express and Bonobos brands. Express is a multichannel apparel brand focused on modern, confident and effortless style for work, everyday wear, or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for fit and a personalized retail model. Customers experience our brands in over 400 Express retail or outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at express.com and bonobos.com.

Location : Columbus Corporate Headquarters

Responsibilities

• The Product Development Coordinator will work with partners in Design, Fabric R&D, Technical Design, Merchandising and Production to understand, interpret and execute key seasonal developments that meet aesthetic requirements and align with sourcing strategy, cost targets, quality and testing standards.
• Learn and support all aspects of fabric and garment manufacturing.
• Organize, manage and communicate effectively to maintain strong relationships with internal partners and external suppliers.
• Lead and own product development of assigned apparel product categories.
• Guide design on style development to meet intended aesthetic and support departmental financial objectives.
• Collaborate with Fabric R&D to guide new fabric development within the sourcing strategy.
• Partner with design and cross-functional teams on cost engineering for developed styles.
• Manage development allocations with suppliers in line with seasonal sourcing strategy.
• Initiate, request and manage all development samples to ensure on-time delivery.
• Act as liaison between Design, Fabric R&D and Suppliers to communicate standards and troubleshoot issues.
• Participate in Key Seasonal Milestone meetings with Design, Merchants, Fabric R&D and Production.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address production, quality, and cost issues; maintain forward alignment.
• Manage daily communication with overseas suppliers and maintain vendor and factory relationships throughout the development cycle, including onboarding and feedback.
• Establish processes to ensure continuity and clarity.
• Participate in Go-To-Market milestone meetings and travel to New York or overseas as needed.
• Manage data entry and reporting to support seasonal sample development.
• Ensure on-time sample delivery for Seasonal Style Selection meetings.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Critical Skills & Attributes

Closing

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting or employment on the basis of protected characteristics. PHOENIX hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States and provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search or apply for a position, please call 1-800-964-9793 or email AssociateRelations@Express.com with your request and contact information.

Notification to Agencies : PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies without a signed Master Service Agreement and HR approval.

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