Apparel Product Coordinator

PRODUCT COORDINATOR

About The Line Up:

The Line Up has been helping teams make lasting memories for over 35 years! As leaders in design-forward custom apparel, our mission is to inspire joy, confidence, and connection within our Line Up family – both customers and team members. Our customers include studio, high school, and collegiate dance teams, NFL and NBA cheerleaders, synchronized skaters, and artistic athletes from all over the nation.

Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we design and manufacture our apparel right here at home. As a small and growing business, we take pride in supporting our family of clients and employees and attribute our success to developing strong, lasting relationships.

We believe that great business relationships are built on core values, and we live and hire by these:

• We Genuinely care - Each day we strive to do what's in the best interest of both our customers and coworkers.
• Continuous Improvement - We know great things can be achieved through curiosity, dedication, and forward-thinking problem solving.
• Willingness to help - We show up for each other with optimism and value our varied perspectives through teamwork and collaboration.
• We Respect the details - We know that quality is found in the care and attention to details.
• Do the Right Thing - We earn trust by leading with honesty and good faith; we stand behind our word and our product.
• Get Stuff Done – We own our seats and outcomes. We overcome obstacles, find solutions, and deliver high-quality results for our customers.

We are designers. We are craftsmen. We are a small crew providing big possibilities.

Employee Benefits:

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance – The company offers an ICHRA medical plan, contributing 70% of a benchmark plan premium corresponding to your age group, for the employee.
• Dental Insurance – The company contributes 50% of employee premium toward a group dental plan through Health Partners.
• Life Insurance – The company provides term life insurance coverage of $50,000 through Mutual of Omaha, at no cost to you.
• Paid Time Off – Employees receive 9 paid holidays and PTO accrued biweekly.
• 401(k) – The company offers up to 2% match.
• Bucketlist – An engaging recognition program where employees can give and receive points to use towards experiences or monetary awards.

Eligibility for some benefits includes a wait period based on the plan.

About the Job:

The Product Development Coordinator supports the execution of prototype projects from concept to completion through project management. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on coordination, enjoys a variety of tasks, and has a strong interest in apparel, particularly in the dancewear industry. This position creates a strong foundation for growth within the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Proto Project Coordination

• Schedule prototype timelines to align with service level expectations and meet company turn time goals.
• Monitor and update NetSuite prototype statuses throughout the development process.
• Notify supervisor of any off-track prototypes or delays.

Coordinate/Fit Session Facilitation

• Review prototypes before fittings to confirm all specifications are accurate.
• Coordinate and ensure all necessary parties, including remote employees—are present for fit sessions.
• Document fit notes in NetSuite, take photos of styles, and file/send accordingly.
• Coordinate any required changes with sewing team lead and ensure they are completed.

Maintain Design/Proto Records

• Prepare prototypes for shipping, including creating kits with designer notes.
• Send shipping notifications and ensure delivery to finishing station on time.
• Create, build, bill, and close work orders in system while maintaining inventory.
• Maintain clear communication with the team regarding prototype status.
• Takes initiative to support evolving team and business priorities, including additional responsibilities as needed.

About You:

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• General understanding of garment construction and garment terms.
• Goal-oriented and a self-starter.
• Strategic thinker and problem solver.
• Collaborative and accountable, with strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Able to stand and sit for extended periods.

Education and Experience:

• Apparel related degree
• Minimum 1 year apparel related experience and demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, or coordination.
• Strong interest in apparel, especially in dancewear or performance wear.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, and move for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Position Details:

• Wage dependent on experience: $20-22 hourly
• Full-time Monday–Friday, based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
• To ensure customer needs are met, this position requires flexibility and may occasionally involve working more than 45 hours per week to accommodate business demands and other responsibilities.
• Classification: Non-exempt.
• Reports to: Technical Design Supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Line Up provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person