Product Development Coordinator - Accessories
Velvet Caviar · Brooklyn, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Do you thrive on keeping fast-moving product teams organized, managing development timelines, and helping bring new products from concept to launch? Velvet Caviar is looking for a Product Development Coordinator to support our Product Development team and keep new products moving from development through production on schedule. You’ll be the organizational engine behind the team—managing development timelines, tracking and organizing samples, coordinating weekly priorities, and helping merchandise new collections. As a leading tech and fashion accessory brand with millions of customers worldwide, this is an opportunity to work hands-on with hundreds of products and help bring trend-forward collections to market. If you are highly organized, proactive, product-obsessed, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
ABOUT US:
Velvet Caviar is a leading phone accessories brand with over 1+ Million social media followers and millions of customers; established in New York since 2015. We’re mostly known for pioneering the tech accessories market with our stylish phone cases and matching accessories. Our products can be found in national retailers and on thousands of celebrities and influencers worldwide! With a smaller team environment, Velvet Caviar is a great place for collaboration, personal development, and making an impact.
Learn more about our brand by visiting our Instagram at @velvetcaviar and our website,
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Product Development Coordinator, you’ll support several Product Developers by managing development timelines, samples, weekly priorities, and collection merchandising. You’ll help ensure every development stays organized and moves through the development cycle on time. Your primary responsibilities:Own and maintain the master product development calendarManage weekly deadlines and priorities across all Product DevelopersTrack developments from initial concept through production handoffMonitor development samples and ensure they arrive on scheduleProactively follow up on late samples, approvals, and deliverablesReceive, unbox, label, photograph, and organize incoming samplesOrganize and lay out samples for weekly product development reviewsMaintain a highly organized physical sample library and workspacePrepare weekly development meetings, priorities, and action itemsIdentify timeline risks and escalate potential delays before launchMaintain accurate development statuses across internal trackersPartner with Product Developers to merchandise new collectionsPair new phone case styles with matching new and existing accessoriesHelp build cohesive collections across colors, patterns, and productsMaintain organized records of approved and reference samplesCoordinate samples and information across Product, Design, and CreativeImprove development trackers, workflows, and organizational systemsEnsure developers have clear visibility into upcoming deadlines
REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Production, Fashion, or related field2-4 years of product development coordination experience within fashion, accessories, beauty, or consumer productshands-on experience managing development calendars and physical samplesStrong understanding of physical product development and sampling cyclesHighly organized with exceptional timeline and project management skillsExperienced managing multiple deadlines simultaneouslyProactive follow-up skills with a strong sense of urgencyStrong attention to detail across samples, trackers, and documentationComfortable holding teammates accountable to deadlines and deliverablesStrong visual eye for color, trends, products, and collection merchandisingExperienced with Excel, Google Sheets, and project management toolsPLM or product development tracking system experience preferredStrong written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skillsCreative thinker, strong problem solver, and positive attitudeComfortable working hands-on with physical products and samplesComfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent launchesComfortable with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)
PERKS:Strong Salary + Performance Bonuses15+ PTO days and paid Holidays off401k and Health Insurance coverageNice office at the Brooklyn Navy YardHybrid schedule, in-office Tue/ThurBe a key player in a growing brand! xzbcwsv Drinks, snacks, and team events
Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.
The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.
ABOUT US:
Velvet Caviar is a leading phone accessories brand with over 1+ Million social media followers and millions of customers; established in New York since 2015. We’re mostly known for pioneering the tech accessories market with our stylish phone cases and matching accessories. Our products can be found in national retailers and on thousands of celebrities and influencers worldwide! With a smaller team environment, Velvet Caviar is a great place for collaboration, personal development, and making an impact.
Learn more about our brand by visiting our Instagram at @velvetcaviar and our website,
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Product Development Coordinator, you’ll support several Product Developers by managing development timelines, samples, weekly priorities, and collection merchandising. You’ll help ensure every development stays organized and moves through the development cycle on time. Your primary responsibilities:Own and maintain the master product development calendarManage weekly deadlines and priorities across all Product DevelopersTrack developments from initial concept through production handoffMonitor development samples and ensure they arrive on scheduleProactively follow up on late samples, approvals, and deliverablesReceive, unbox, label, photograph, and organize incoming samplesOrganize and lay out samples for weekly product development reviewsMaintain a highly organized physical sample library and workspacePrepare weekly development meetings, priorities, and action itemsIdentify timeline risks and escalate potential delays before launchMaintain accurate development statuses across internal trackersPartner with Product Developers to merchandise new collectionsPair new phone case styles with matching new and existing accessoriesHelp build cohesive collections across colors, patterns, and productsMaintain organized records of approved and reference samplesCoordinate samples and information across Product, Design, and CreativeImprove development trackers, workflows, and organizational systemsEnsure developers have clear visibility into upcoming deadlines
REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Production, Fashion, or related field2-4 years of product development coordination experience within fashion, accessories, beauty, or consumer productshands-on experience managing development calendars and physical samplesStrong understanding of physical product development and sampling cyclesHighly organized with exceptional timeline and project management skillsExperienced managing multiple deadlines simultaneouslyProactive follow-up skills with a strong sense of urgencyStrong attention to detail across samples, trackers, and documentationComfortable holding teammates accountable to deadlines and deliverablesStrong visual eye for color, trends, products, and collection merchandisingExperienced with Excel, Google Sheets, and project management toolsPLM or product development tracking system experience preferredStrong written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skillsCreative thinker, strong problem solver, and positive attitudeComfortable working hands-on with physical products and samplesComfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent launchesComfortable with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)
PERKS:Strong Salary + Performance Bonuses15+ PTO days and paid Holidays off401k and Health Insurance coverageNice office at the Brooklyn Navy YardHybrid schedule, in-office Tue/ThurBe a key player in a growing brand! xzbcwsv Drinks, snacks, and team events
Velvet Caviar is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.
Details
| Company | Velvet Caviar |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |