Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Irvine, CA, 92618
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $35/hr. - $39.68/hr. (All Inclusive & No Benefits)
4 days /week (not on weekends) - 32 hours/week, with at least one day in the office and the rest of the week remote.
Job Description:
Apparel and Merchandising experience is a must.
Minimum 2 years of experience
Top skill sets:
- Organizational skills handling multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
- Effective communication skills lots of discussion with vendors and outside partners
- Knowledge of apparel development
Project Coordinator, Merchandise will bridge the gap between creative vision and operational execution. You will manage the lifecycle of lifestyle merchandise for DTC channels, ensuring product accuracy from SKU creation to global compliance. This role requires a blend of creative trend awareness and rigorous data management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production & Vendor Management: Manage development and production schedules with internal teams and external vendors; request samples and ensure production deadlines are met.
- Data & Lifecycle Ownership: Own the product SKU creation process (style numbers, color codes, UPC generation) and maintain the Material Master data and Development tracker.
- Commercialization & Compliance: Ensure all products meet global resale requirements, including testing, legal reviews, and copy accuracy.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Maintain product timelines across design, marketing, digital, and retail teams.
- Sample Management: Act as the gatekeeper for samples, organizing and tracking them for internal use, marketing, and photo shoots.
- Internal Support: Coordinate internal product requests for events, employee benefits, and belonging groups.
- Administrative Excellence: Facilitate meeting coordination, take detailed notes and minutes, and provide high-level interface for merchandise team and supporting partners.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
Experience: 4+ years in apparel production, product development, and vendor management. Merchandising or retail experience is highly preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel for retail math).
Experience with conferencing systems (Zoom).
Competencies:
- Highly organized with extreme attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to interpret complex business documents and write routine reports.
- Resourceful problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong fashion and trend awareness to understand the competitive market.
