Tony Curtis & Associates Inc. is actively seeking a creative freethinker for the role of Product Development Coordinator for our client in the Dufferin and Steeles area. If you are passionate about bringing collaborative value-based solutions to life, deliver on commitments, are a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and loves the thrill of a challenge, then we want to hear from you immediately to discuss this role further.

Overview:

The Product Development Coordinator is an important part of the Product Development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the development process through the management of samples, tracking milestones, updating communication logs and corresponding with vendors and internal stakeholders. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and effectively to resolve problems and complete tasks that positively impact organizational effectiveness. Our client designs, manufactures and produces high quality home furnishing and décor and has developed a comprehensive network of local and global sources built on alignment, collaboration and integrity, and has a clear growth strategy to expand their market share.

Tony Curtis & Associates Inc. thanks all applicants, however, only those legally authorized to work in Canada will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities:

• Request, track and receive product samples from factories

• Daily correspondence with overseas suppliers, including sending specs to factories

• Create and update specs in Adobe Illustrator based on established templates

• Update final presentations in Adobe Illustrator based on established templates

• Maintain communication logs for vendor quotes, product details and design related comments throughout the development process

• Collect and organize all samples throughout the development process in dockets, including new projects/programs and rejected/approved samples for production

• Follow up on sample development and approval status

• Review and quality check product samples and send to clients through suggested courier services

• Communicate with Sales Coordinators on sample call outs to the client

• Help in showroom styling and showroom organization

• Organization and maintenance of pantry samples as well as archiving of older samples

• Maintain product library for final approved samples and lab submissions\

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

• 2-3 years working experience in a product development role, preferably in textiles

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Experience working with PMS for textiles and home products

• Knowledge and proficiency with MS Office applications

• Knowledge and proficiency with Adobe Illustrator

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop an asset

• Highly organized

• Extremely detailed

• Works independently as well as part of a team

• Has a positive attitude and a good team spirit

• Enjoys diversity and a dynamic work environment

• Ability to multitask

• Flexibility with regards to job responsibilities

• Design sensibility and able to follow trends