Design & Product Development Coordinator

Company Description Globalla, based in Montreal, Canada, is a rapidly growing design and manufacturing company focused on accessories. Specializing in creating diverse product ranges, the company collaborates with globally recognized brands to deliver hosiery, legwear, basic, fashion, athleisure, and warm & cold weather accessories. With a focus on innovation and quality, the company consistently aims to exceed industry expectations. Globalla offers a dynamic and creative work environment for professionals in all areas of our business. Role Description Design & Product Development Coordinator This full-time, on-site role of Design & Product Development Coordinator is based in Montreal, QC. The coordinator will manage the end-to-end product development process, from conceptualization to final production. Daily tasks include a diverse range of tasks including collaborating with the design and sales teams, overseeing sample development, coordinating with manufacturers, and ensuring timelines and budgets are met. The role requires maintaining a high standard of quality, organization and innovation for all product lines. Scope of Responsibilities - Priority task sequencing coordination with team - Customer follow-up documents - Generate & coordinate costing files from company templates - Follow-up with factories - Design and tech pack creation - Develop customer digital sales tools; images, CADs, line lists, etc... - Contribute to preparing customer presentation material - Sample review, organization & preparation to send to customers - Monitor consistency between design, PD, operations team & our factories - Coordination & communication of style information Qualifications - Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors effectively. - Proficiency in project management and the ability to handle multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities. - Experience in product development with a focus on accessories, hosiery, scarves, gloves or related industries. - Analytical skills to evaluate designs, trends, and production processes critically. - Knowledge of sales processes and an understanding of customer needs to better align product development strategies with market demands. - Proficiency in design software and basic knowledge of manufacturing practices is a plus. - Adobe Illustrator, AI design and image creation platforms - Strong capability in Microsoft Excel - Post-secondary education in Fashion Design, Product Development, Business, or a related field is preferred. - Certificate of Qualification for Design Activities in Quebec (Quebec Design Certificate) issued by the Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie (MEIE) in Quebec - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a solution-focused approach. Compensation: $55,000-$62,000