Manchester Centre
Office based.
Salary TBA
Department: Design
Reports To: Design Managers
Location: Manchester Head Office
Role
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Product Coordinator to join our clients design team.
This role is integral to the product development process, acting as the key link between Design,
Garment Technology and our overseas suppliers.
You will coordinate the approval of fabrics, trims, branding, artwork, packaging and product
components, ensuring all development approvals are completed accurately and on time to support
the seasonal critical path.
Working closely with the Design team, you will manage the day-to-day communication with
suppliers throughout the development process, ensuring factories receive all approved components
and information required to progress products into bulk production.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, communication and problem-solving, and
wants to play a key role in bringing apparel collections to life.
Key Responsibilities
Component & Packaging Development
• Coordinate the development, sourcing, and approval of all trims, branding labels, and retail
packaging.
• Ensure all packaging and trim items meet cost targets and compliance standards.
Colour, Artwork & Fabric Approvals
• Manage the lab dip process from initial submission to final commercial approval.
• Review and approve strike-off artwork, print placements, and bulk fabric quality.
• Ensure bulk production fabrics match approved standards for handle, weight, and colour
fastness.
• Develop alternative fabric sourcing solutions where needed.
Timeline & Critical Path Management
• Own, update, and manage the production critical path daily to track every stage of
manufacturing.
• Identify potential factory bottlenecks early and implement solutions to prevent delivery
delays.
• Maintain accurate data in internal tracking spreadsheets.
Factory Logistics & Communication
• Maintain daily communication with overseas suppliers and factories regarding order status.
• Ensure factories receive trim and fabric packs ahead of each season to begin development.
Work closely with design on this.
Requirements & Qualifications
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in fashion production, sourcing, or product
coordination.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of fabric characteristics, lab dip evaluation,
print techniques, and garment construction.
• Systems: Proficiency in Excel and PLM systems is highly desirable.
• Key Skills: Elite organisational skills, sharp attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Please send on your cv to Angela at resourcing@angelaharper.co.uk