Free People PD Coordinator

Free People is looking for a Product Development Coordinator to support the daily operational functions of the Product Development and Sourcing teams. In this role you will follow-through collections from inception until the style is approved or dropped and maintain key cross-functional relationships with internal partners.

• Read, understand, and follow the department calendar
• Ensure deadlines are met to actualize seasonal calendar successfully
• Coordinate, assign, and schedule appropriate meetings, according to development calendar  
• Analyze development line plans and report workflow needs 
• Create and maintain accurate product development WIP report to ensure on time sample delivery
• Monitor style creation in Tradestone and communicate style information to vendors  
• Work proactively with vendors and agents to ensure development samples meet needs of business in regard to brand aesthetic, cost and timing
• Communicate issues proactively
• Execute and deliver on tasks and small projects as guided by manager
• Professionally communicate via email and in person with cross functional partners 

• t least one year of experience in an apparel product development role  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  Listens actively and asks appropriate questions to gain knowledge
• Outlook, Powerpoint, and Excel Skills required  
• Ability to prioritize projects and multiple tasks; manage time effectively
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external partners
• Exhibits a strong attention to detail, organizational, and follow-up skills
• Exhibits a growth mindset; willing to learn and adapt to URBN’s processes and systems
• Listens actively and asks appropriate questions to gain knowledge

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.