Product Development Coordinator

At Kotn, we're reimagining the way our everyday items are made and purchased,
beginning with your wardrobe, setting a new standard for social impact and
traceability. Founded in February ‎2015, Kotn has been featured in over ‎80
publications such as New York Times, GQ, Vogue, Elle, and The Wall St.
Journal. Kotn was founded in Toronto by three best friends, who were fed up
with compromising on quality, design, sustainability, brand experience, and
price.
Kotn is looking for a Product Development Coordinator who coordinates the
development of new and existing styles with emphasis on design intent,
quality, construction, fit and cost from initial hand off through product
release to Production/Vendors in line with the overall company product
strategy, sustainability standards, and market needs. As an essential part of
the Supply Chain Team, you will play a pivotal role in translating seasonal
designs into final products. You will work closely with our external vendors
around seasonal development timelines and coordinate with various teams to
make sure all launches are happening on time and as expected. This is an
exciting opportunity; integral to the growth and success of the Kotn
Operation.
What you 'll be working on:
Product Development & Sourcing (‎40%)
* Working with Product Development Manager to ensure seasonal product development calendars are aligned with product groupings and launch dates.
* Assist with reviewing all specs (BOMs/tech packs) for accuracy, completeness, quality, affordability, and compliance prior to issuance.
* Assist with relevant reporting for product development and supplier metrics
* Sourcing and presenting unique artisanal items (based in Egypt) to relevant teams to add to our seasonal collections
Communication, Coordination & Project Management (‎40%)
* Follow up with external vendors for preparation of sample submissions for fit, fabric, trim, lab dips, artwork, photoshoot sample and bulk submissions.
* Tracking & communicating product costing with relevant teams.
* Track submissions and ensure they are shipped to relevant teams in a timely manner.
* Clearly communicate issues and delays to production, design, and merchandising teams.
* Submit sample invoices and sample shipping invoices to Accounts Payable
Process Improvement (‎20%)
* Contribute to process improvement by sharing feedback and ideas with Product Development Manager
* Assist in creating SOPs for relevant product development processes
What you 'll bring:
Willingness to develop an eye for Product Quality
You have excellent technical knowledge of fit and garment construction.
Passion for Problem Solving
Creative ability and passion to quickly problem solve. You are a self-starter
and a critical thinker.
Adaptability and Dependability
Extremely organized and effective in time management and multitasking skills.
Ability to work in a professional, fast-paced environment and be willing to
deal with shifting priorities. Strong communication skills and the ability to
work as a team. An enthusiastic, can-do approach - "No task too small"
attitude, and willingness to wear multiple hats in a small team environment
are valued.
Ethical Practice
Foster a culture of accountability and establish a sense of integrity that
encourages compliance and demonstrates Kotn 's core values throughout the
organization.
Business Acumen
Yields smart business results through negotiation, problem solving, and
analytical skills to maximize personal and team productivity through
effectively prioritizing.
Additional Requirements:
* Bachelor 's degree in Fashion Design, Production, Supply Chain or similar.
* ‎1+ years of experience in technical design, or product development roles
* Proficient in Excel, Google Documents and File Management.
* High attention to detail and time management skills
* Passionate about the future of fashion and manufacturing and have an understanding of the ethical fashion landscape.
* Ability to travel domestically to production facilities (as permissible)