Overview
Men’s Product Development Coordinator Jobs in Los Angeles, CA at Rails
Title: Men’s Product Development Coordinator
Company: Rails
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 2008 by Los Angeles native Jeff Abrams, Rails has grown from a small label – started with just a single hat – into a full collection of women’s and men’s apparel. Sold at top international retailers and worn by a loyal following of celebrities and tastemakers, the brand has come to define a new classic heritage and relaxed sensibility. Rails is sold in 30 countries by more than 1000 retailers, including its own flagship stores in New York, San Francisco, Newport Beach, Paris, London and Amsterdam.
Summary:
Rails, a leading contemporary apparel and lifestyle brand, is seeking a Men’s Product Development Coordinator to add to its growing team! This person will report to the Senior Director of Product Development.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist with day-to-day communication with design and other internal cross functional partners:
Obtain design approvals and update trackers
Organize submits into binder for all teams to access
Organize design and storage areas
Aid in daily communication to vendors and suppliers for:
Hand loom, strike off, lab dip requests and mock ups
Proto requests
SSY requests
SMS requests
Maintain all vendors/suppliers on calendar deadlines to meet Rails milestones
Help build and maintain Shared Drive and tracker information:
Create trackers at beginning of every season
Follow up with vendors/suppliers on requests readiness and ensure they meet Rails’ deadlines
Maintain trackers, tech packs, cost sheets, FSS, cost sheets, SMS packing lists, development and SMS invoices, etc. in Shared Drive
Gather vendor information needed for style guide:
Care instructions
Fabric lead times
Cost
Categories/class
Help update style guide with SMS readiness
Gather all information needed for production hand off:
Create BOMs
Organize hand off binders/bins
Tech set
Keep track of shipments for design and PD
Additional responsibilities as required
Requirements:
2-4 years of practical work and experience in apparel product development, preferably in the contemporary space. Should have experience working with overseas and domestic vendors.
Experience in and knowledge of fabric and garment construction
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel skill level
Ability to efficiently prioritize a demanding workload
Extremely strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to ensuring overall accuracy
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to work onsite at our Los Angeles office 4 days per week
Rails is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse workplace in all its forms and considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome and consider all qualified applicants.
