Product Creation Coordinator for Footwear Development

Aquent is seeking a Product Creation Coordinator to help bring innovative footwear products from concept to reality for a global client at the forefront of innovation in the consumer goods industry. In this contract role, you will support the product creation process by translating ideas into samples, evaluating materials and quality, organizing complex data, and collaborating across teams to move products through development.

This is a hands-on product development support role (not design or marketing) ideal for candidates with experience in footwear, apparel, or consumer product development.

Product Creation & Sample Development

• Support the end-to-end product creation process (concept sample testing production)
• Help translate product concepts into three-dimensional or physical samples
• Bridge design and manufacturing teams during development
• Track product iterations, development progress, and outcomes

Data Analysis & Insights

• Organize and interpret complex product and testing data
• Translate technical information into clear insights for team decision-making
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in product performance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with design, engineering, materials, and production teams
• Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders
• Support project coordination across multiple teams

Materials Testing & Quality Evaluation

• Assist in testing product samples and materials
• Help evaluate durability, performance, and quality standards
• Support materials development and validation for new products

Project Support

• Support multiple product development initiatives
• Help ensure projects move forward on time and meet requirements

Must Have

• 1-2 years of experience in testing, quality, or materials evaluation
• Experience in physical product development (footwear, apparel, or consumer products)
• Understanding of the product creation process and how ideas become physical samples
• Ability to organize and interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree
• Local candidate (hybrid onsite role)

Nice to Have

• Experience with footwear or apparel products
• Knowledge of footwear materials or construction methods
• Experience supporting product creation or development workflows
• Consumer product knowledge in apparel or footwear

Who You Are

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Analytical and comfortable working with technical information
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Curious about materials, quality, and product performance
• Interested in how physical products are developed and improved

Why Apply

• Work directly on footwear innovation
• Gain hands-on product development experience
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Contribute to products used globally

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $28.80 to $32/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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