Jobs Description
The Company
Novelty, Inc. is a distributor of high impulse novelty items. We sell fun and sell it in the best real estate in the world. You can find our goods at the checkout in major retailers like Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, CVS, Family Dollar, C-stores, and Kroger. We chase trends and have for the last 32 years. Novelty operates in nine different operating businesses that all focus on hot selling trend based items. We are a vertically integrated company that not only sells what is hot but also designs, imports and manufactures. We are currently looking for a Product Development Coordinator.
Be a part of our Product Development team and help to develop big ideas, graphic concepts and technical designs that achieve Novelty’s overall product strategy, quality and financial objectives.
This is an entry level position responsible for supporting the Design team by coordinating the administration of samples, artwork, and objectives. Gain knowledge of design and product development through hands-on product/packaging design work and sample management.
Use your skills, experience and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Development Coordinator, you'll take the lead as you…
- Track sample receipt, following up on outstanding samples and assist in preparing samples for meetings
- Validate that all sample feedback is provided to vendors on product changes and updates
- Create process improvements and efficiencies for sample management
- Assist in monitoring key calendar dates
- Assist with general office duties and team support including creating files, maintaining databases and sample archives.
- Assist in design, product development and other special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in Visual Communication, Fashion Merchandising or related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- High sense of work ethic, urgency and initiative
- Ability to work in collaborative team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships with team and key business partners
-Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of FileMaker Pro a plus.
We Offer :
- A competitive compensation package
- Traditional Benefits Package, including matching 401K plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Strong Corporate expansion with an opportunity to grow professionally and financially
Job Snapshot
Location : 351 W. Muskegon Dr.
Greenfield, IN 46140 (Map it!)
Employee Type : Full-Time
Industry : Consumer Products
Manages Others : No
Job Type : Design
Education : 2 Year Degree
Post Date : 7/13/2012 Contact Information
Ref ID : Developmen
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