Product Coordinator

Company Overview

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike®  for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Summary: 

As the Product Development Coordinator, you will serve as the vital link between our internal Design/Merchandising teams and our overseas manufacturing partners. You will be responsible for the administrative lifecycle of a garment, from managing qualities and color standards to ensuring the accuracy of style packages within our PLM system. Your goal is to ensure that development samples are processed accurately, deadlines are met, and communication remains seamless across all global partners to support the successful execution of our seasonal collections. 

Responsibilities: 

• Style & Data Management: Create, reveal, and maintain the integrity of style packages in the PLM system, ensuring all design changes are reflected and approved by Merchandising/Design prior to bulk production. 
• Overseas Coordination: Manage all daily email communication with overseas partners, ensuring a 24-hour response time. Review weekly Work in Progress (W.I.P.) reports to track submittals and sample status. 
• Color & Artwork Operations: Maintain seasonal NRF color codes and Pantone library. Create color cards for internal and customer use. Upload artwork from Design into PLM and ensure strikeoffs are submitted for review. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Participate in weekly meetings with Design and Merchandising to provide status updates on development progress, fabric/trim approvals, and prototype/sales sample status. 
• Quality Control & Documentation: Send out submit qualities and color standards, enter all submittal comments into W.I.P., and keep physical and digital files updated with all approved references. 

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Entry-level position; prior experience or internships in a product development or apparel manufacturing environment is preferred. 
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software is a plus. Strong typing and general computer skills are required. 
• Knowledge: Understanding of the apparel development process, including trims, fabrics, and the sample approval timeline. 

Personal Attributes: 

• Exceptional Communication: Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate technical details clearly to international partners. 
• Time Management & Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently, set deadlines, and manage high-volume tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Detail-Oriented & Organized: High level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping to maintain the integrity of production files. 
• Collaborative Mindset: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to cross-functional departmental goals. 

Salary offered will be commensurate with experience. For this New York based position, the expected base salary is $28.00 - $30.00/hour. 

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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