Product Development Coordinator
Job Description
Product Development Coordinator
Clementine Paper creates fresh, fun, and fashionable eco-friendly notebooks, partyware, gift bags/wrap, candles, soap, and other products for mass retailers such as TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Target, etc.
We are seeking a Product Development Coordinator with experience creating, developing, and improving consumer products for national retail accounts. The ideal candidate will have experience with stationery, home décor, or other fashion-driven products and will have a demonstrated aptitude for product development that meets customer needs and integrates market trends. Experience working with off-price retailers is a plus.
As the Product Development Coordinator, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of the product from concept to design, sample production, cost, testing, and mass production. You will work closely with the Product Development Manager, the sales team, the clients, the design department, and the overseas factories to bring fresh products to market.
Job Requirements:
-- 7+ years of total work experience with 5+ years in product development for relevant products
-- The ability to research trends in the marketplace and translate them into new product concepts
-- Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
-- Strong Excel skills
-- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
-- Positive can-do attitude