About the Company
Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately-owned, fast-paced, entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell and distribute luxury home décor to interior designers as well as boutique/luxury retailers globally. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials); Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories); Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Thucassi (artisanal candles and fragrances).
The Product Development Coordinator plays a key role in driving product development projects from concept through launch. This position is responsible for managing seasonal product collections, coordinating with internal teams and overseas vendors, and ensuring project milestones, product data, samples, and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and takes ownership of projects to ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment. This individual embraces and supports our in-person/on-site work culture and embodies our company values of Ownership, Collaboration and Respect.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Own and manage assigned seasonal product collections from concept through launch, ensuring all milestones and target launch dates are achieved.
- Develop, maintain, and drive project timelines while coordinating with internal stakeholders and overseas vendors to keep projects on track.
- Manage product development samples through ongoing communication and follow-up with overseas vendors.
- Proactively identify project risks, delays, or obstacles and work with stakeholders to implement solutions.
- Input and update data into the ERP and/or Excel spreadsheets housing critical product information with accuracy and in a timely manner.
- Maintain the product database on a regular basis.
- Generate detailed and accurate product data reports for product development team reference.
- Prepare, compile, and file product information in an organized manner.
- Review and identify product data discrepancies (including research and verification) for final resolution with manager.
- Develop and maintain current knowledge of assigned product collections.
- Lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts, ensuring timely identification, root-cause analysis, and resolution of product development challenges.
- Provide excellent customer service to internal departments inquiring about product information.
- Plan for and complete all product layouts and data sheets to support onsite marketing photoshoots.
- Perform additional administrative support duties and special projects as assigned.
What we can do for you:
- Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth
- Align with a growing company that operates in the luxury market
- Provide training and career development opportunities
- Enjoy a high-paced and collaborative work environment
- Eligible for up to a 6% employer 401(k) contribution following six months of employment
- Take advantage of paid time off away from work, including scheduled company holidays
- Participate in competitive benefits and incentivizing programs
- Team building company sponsored events
- Employee discount and bi-annual sample sale
