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Product Development Coordinator
Austin, TX
Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.
Four Hands is looking to hire a Product Development Coordinator to work directly with the Product Development and Merchandising teams to support the design and development of new products. This role will work closely with the Austin and Overseas Product Development teams to ensure data and information on new designs are complete and well-organized. The ideal candidate should have the ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously and understand the time-sensitive nature of the product development cycle.
In This Role
- Manage product development timelines and calendars
- Coordinate the review process of incoming samples
- Partner with Product Development, Merchant, and Planning teams to provide clear and timely product status updates
- Track and manage the development of new finishes and assist in managing finish libraries and coding
- Attend set-up for wholesale tradeshows, supporting the Visual Merchandising team as needed
- Prepare professional, branded presentations for internal and external customer use
- Provide administrative support for Product Development, including accurate data entry and tracking of new developments in the product lifecycle management (PLM) system
- Manage the speed-to-market process of adding new finishes and fabrics to existing products
- Travel a minimum of 1 trip per year for tradeshows
- Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
- Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
- Be open and honest
- Reach for excellence
- Act with responsibility
- Value the whole person
- Enjoy the journey
The Ideal Person
- 1+ year of experience in product development, design coordination, or a related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Design or relevant experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel a minimum of 1 trip per year for tradeshows
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally across multiple teams
- Strong time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Must be willing to travel as needed
About Four Hands
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.
Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.
And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.
Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.
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