Brand Development Coordinator

About Form Department

Form Department is a design-focused product development and manufacturing agency specializing in custom apparel, accessories, and packaging. Partnering with visionary brands, they bring carefully crafted, elevated products to life from initial concept through final production. As a female-founded company committed to sustainability, they prioritize ethical manufacturing, responsible materials, and meticulous attention to detail at every stage.

The company collaborates closely with both emerging and established brands, guiding them through sourcing, development, sampling, production, and delivery. They believe that outstanding products result from teamwork, organization, and dedication to quality.

Role Overview

The Brand Development Coordinator position is a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, operating Monday through Friday. This individual acts as the main liaison for assigned client accounts, managing projects throughout the product development and manufacturing process. The Coordinator ensures seamless communication between clients, internal teams, vendors, factories, and production partners to keep projects on schedule and deliver an excellent client experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned client accounts through all phases of product development and production.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, fostering collaborative and lasting relationships via clear, professional communication.
• Coordinate communications among clients, internal departments, vendors, factories, and partners to maintain alignment on timelines and deliverables.
• Develop and track project timelines, budgets, production schedules, and milestones, proactively addressing any potential challenges.
• Manage product development tasks including sourcing materials, sample creation, revisions, approvals, and production monitoring.
• Source fabrics, trims, packaging, artwork, and other materials aligned with project goals.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, development trackers, production updates, and client correspondence.
• Monitor progress and provide regular status updates to clients and internal teams.
• Support production oversight, quality assurance, shipment coordination, and problem resolution as needed.
• Attend client meetings, factory visits, sourcing appointments, fittings, and production reviews within the Los Angeles area.
• Represent the company professionally, ensuring high standards of craftsmanship, sustainability, and quality are upheld.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail combined with strong organizational capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for professional interactions with clients and vendors.
• Effective time management to juggle multiple projects and priorities.
• Proactive and solutions-driven mindset to foresee and address issues before they arise.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to build enduring client relationships.
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• High accountability and ownership regarding assigned projects.
• Ability to perform well under deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.
• Positive attitude and willingness to support team efforts wherever necessary.
• Professional discretion when handling confidential client information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Between 1 to 3 years of experience in account management, project coordination, product development, production, client services, or related areas.
• Strong proficiency with computer tools including Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail) and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines concurrently.
• Excellent organizational, written communication, and administrative skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required due to frequent local travel for client meetings, factory visits, and sourcing appointments throughout Los Angeles.
• Physical capability to occasionally lift and transport items weighing up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in managing client accounts or communications.
• Interest in contemporary fashion, apparel, accessories, or consumer products.
• Background in apparel product development, manufacturing, sourcing, or production.
• Analytical skills with confidence in budgeting, pricing, costing, and project data analysis.
• Experience using project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, or equivalents.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related disciplines.

Why Work at Form Department

• Join a passionate, collaborative, and expanding team.
• Manage relationships with innovative, emerging, and established brands.
• Gain practical exposure across all stages of product development and manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with top-tier vendors, factories, and production partners.
• Participate in a company dedicated to craftsmanship, sustainability, thoughtful design, and outstanding client service.