Product Development Coordinator

KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear company inspired by the creativity and spirit of New Orleans, our hometown. Since launching in 2013 the brand has continued to grow and evolve with an extensive offering of unique, hand-crafted sun and optical frames designed in New Orleans and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. In addition to 4 brick & mortar locations, 12 “Tiny House” concept stores, and a robust ecommerce business the brand is also available at many notable retailers such as Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and shopbop. KREWE’s unique approach to eyewear has created a cult-following amongst consumers and influencers alike. Our frames have appeared in publications from GQ to VOGUE and on celebrities such as Beyonce, Gigi Hadid, Meghan Markle, Carrie Underwood, Hailey Bieber, Zayne Malik, Scott Disick, Adam Huber, among others.

As the business grows, we are seeking smart, creative, and experienced individuals to join our talented team! Key attributes and qualities we are looking for in candidates for all open roles: Entrepreneurial spirit, innovative and solution-oriented, adaptable and resilient, best-practices methodology, team-oriented with a lean-in attitude, highest standards for execution, and a high level of accountability.

We are looking for a Product Development Coordinator to support our Design Studio Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Input and maintain shared Design Structure Sample and Color Sample tracker boards daily in MONDAYS 
• Review and analyze weekly Development WIP reports by manufacturer, highlighting and addressing any changes with manufacturer and to internal team
• Aid in maintaining organization of KREWE Studio, all boards, kits, materials and inspiration including the digital studio sampling library 
•  Initiate acetate slab pulls to review with Design in advance of Color Sample order date
• Receives in structure and color samples from manufacturer, checking in SKUs against sample orders to check for accuracy; communicates receipt and addresses/resolves any discrepancies with Manufacturer
• Receives in PP and Color Kits from manufacturer, checking in SKUs against production orders and TD’s to check for accuracy; presents callouts to Design Studio Manager and gains approvals/changes required; documents and delivers callouts to vendors, resolving items to result approvals for bulk production (PP) and QC (Color Kits) and provide manufacturer with golden samples
• Handles special requests related to Product Design and Development as requested by the Design Studio Manager
• Communicate with Planning team any and all design updates to product as directed by Design Studio Manager

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in product role
• Professional knowledge and experience in manufacturing and production control
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive
• Result driven, detail oriented individual, with an ability to work independently in a high-performance environment
• Focus on delivering individual goals that ladder up to overall company goals

Benefits & Perks: 

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage 
• FSA Plan & HSA Program 
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training & Development, an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays & Paid Time Off accrual
• KREWE employee frame discount (of course!)

Diversity & Inclusion:

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.