Santa Fe Apparel

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Design Product Development Coordinator to support the Design and Production teams throughout the product development process.

This role will coordinate with factories, mills, suppliers, and overseas offices to track samples, fabrics, trims, costing, submissions, and approvals while keeping development on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Track development samples, fabrics, trims, costing, submissions, and approvals.
• Track and maintain costing for development styles and follow up with factories on revised costs.
• Communicate with factories, mills, suppliers, and overseas offices to ensure timelines are met.
• Serve as a liaison between the Design and Production teams.
• Organize and maintain fabrics, trims, samples, and development materials.
• Manage and maintain the company’s fabric and trim libraries, including labeling, organizing, and cataloging materials.
• Follow up on outstanding samples, approvals, costing, and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate tracking reports and development records.
• Communicate delays, changes, and issues to the appropriate teams.
• Assist the Design Department with basic sketching and creative projects during slower periods, as needed.
• Support the team with additional projects and administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

• 2–3+ years of experience in design, product development, production, or a related field preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in PLM systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience working with factories, mills, suppliers, fabrics, trims, and costing is a plus.
• Basic to intermediate sketching skills are a plus
• Team player with a proactive, positive attitude.

Compensation

Salary: $65-75K per year based on experience