Project Design Coordinator

Please note: this is not a Graphic Design or UI/UX Design position. position requires ability to travel internationally with the design team up to two times per year.Overview of Job Description:The Project Design Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and supporting all areas of the gift concept development process. The tasks will entail creating, issuing and managing all Design requests/forms to Sourcing, and Purchasing teams from start to finish/receipt of the request.Our ideal candidate will be responsible for: managing multiple projects concurrently and be highly proficient at multi-tasking. This position will assist with and have knowledge of the Sales/Design to Sourcing recap process with attention to detail.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:Works effectively creating, managing and tracking all Design requests for Sourcing, Purchasing and Graphics for all customer projects.Manages all product sample requests from concept to commit.Maintains all tracking spreadsheets/logs for each request type and provide status updates.Create and track all Design recaps for distribution to the respective departments.Create concept requests in Excel and/or Power Point for interdepartmental use and/or customers as needed for sample procurement.Develop knowledge and understanding of our international/domestic vendors and their capabilities.Attend and assist with customer presentations and meetings.Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:Understand customer and industry trends in the competitive environment of gift/product sourcing.Review all requests for updated information and identify potential issues.Assist the Designers with the recap process after a presentation with sample identification, photos, specifications, including size, color and material/substrate.Assist with concept meeting preparation and presentation.Develop a knowledge of our vendors and their respective specialties.Travel to China with our Creative team to support the gift concept development process.Administrative and Other Responsibilities:Maintain/update spreadsheetsAssist the Designer team by preparing all requests in Excel forms.Provide general administrative assistance to the Design department as needed.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong Organizational and/or Project Management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects within a dynamic environment.Proficient with MS Office: Excel, Outlook, Power Point and WordTyping minimum 40 WPMAbility to take photos for samples requestsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsBasic Design knowledge including, but not limited to: substrates, materials, colors and print processes.Works well in a Team EnvironmentExperience in hard goods sourcing/product developmentAbility to travel internationally.Must be able to work overtime as necessary.Education:BA/BS Degree or AA or equivalent work experience.

Created: 2024-11-09