PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Synergy Wetsuits
Remote Independent Contractor Role

SUMMARY:
• Location: Remote / Philippines-based contractor
• Experience: 4+ years of project management, supply chain, logistics, product development, sporting goods, apparel, or related experience
• Engagement Type: Independent contractor
• Expected Service Hours: Approximately 30 hours per week
• Availability: Regular overlap with the Synergy team Monday–Friday, 11:00am–5:00pm US Pacific Time / 2:00am–8:00am Manila Time
• Contractor Rate: $10/hour, paid monthly upon receipt of invoice
• Additional Contractor Payments: Eligible for a discretionary year-end contractor payment and $50/month contractor support allowance

Synergy Wetsuits is a triathlon wetsuit, apparel, and accessories company based in Minden, Nevada, USA. We are looking for an experienced Product Development Coordinator to support our product development team with research, sampling, costing packages, trim details, sourcing, vendor communication, logistics coordination, and production follow-up.

This is a remote independent contractor engagement. The contractor will work with the Synergy team on product development tasks, production timelines, vendor follow-ups, sample tracking, and shipment coordination. The right person is organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple moving pieces without constant supervision.

At Synergy Wetsuits, we move fast, solve problems, and care deeply about creating great products for triathletes and swimmers. We are looking for someone proactive, reliable, flexible, and comfortable jumping in where needed. Every day is a little different, which keeps things interesting.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Product Development Coordinator will support the product development process from concept, design, sampling, production, and release. This role will help track product development timelines, communicate with overseas vendors, follow up on samples and revisions, organize product details, and coordinate information between internal teams and external partners.

The contractor will collaborate closely with the product development team and management to understand the creative direction of each product and help move projects forward. This includes supporting seasonal product calendars, vendor communication, sample tracking, shipment coordination, costing updates, and product documentation.

Regular team overlap is needed Monday–Friday, 11:00am–5:00pm US Pacific Time / 2:00am–8:00am Manila Time.

A background check may be required as part of the contractor screening process.

MUST HAVES:

• 4+ years of project management, supply chain, logistics, product development, sporting goods, apparel, or related experience
• Experience using Asana or a similar project management platform
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong follow-up and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with vendors and internal teams
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to improve processes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, goals-oriented environment
• Ability to communicate professionally with vendors, tea ---------- mbers, and management
• Availability for regular team overlap Monday–Friday, 11:00am–5:00pm US Pacific Time / 2:00am–8:00am Manila Time

NICE TO HAVES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Manufacturing, Textiles, or a related field
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Photoshop or Illustrator
• Experience in triathlon, swimming, sporting goods, apparel, or performance products
• Personal interest in triathlon, swimming, endurance sports, or fitness

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

• Create and manage the production calendar
• Create and manage product development status updates in Asana
• Support product development from initial concept, design, sampling, production, and release
• Conduct viability research for concept products
• Communicate product updates, timelines, and issues to internal teams and overseas vendors
• Track samples, revisions, approvals, and development progress
• Coordinate with product development, design, production, planning, materials, and quality-related teams
• Coordinate international shipments and customs clearance
• Organize product information for the Product Development, Marketing, Design, and vendor teams
• Help ensure target pricing, product details, and development timelines stay aligned
• Create and update weekly product development reports
• Create and maintain product packets
• Support the Product Manager with product development coordination and day-to-day project needs

ABOUT SYNERGY WETSUITS:

Synergy Wetsuits was founded in the early 1990s by Stefan Laursen. The brand was built around creating high-quality triathlon wetsuits, apparel, and accessories at a strong value, while staying connected to the sport and the athletes we serve.

Synergy is a tight-knit, high-performance multisport brand. We are looking for people who care about doing great work, improving processes, collaborating with the team, and helping us build one of the top triathlon brands in the world.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, fast-paced, collaborative, and practical. We work hard, solve problems, and keep moving.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR NOTICE:

This is a remote independent contractor engagement and does not create an employer-employee relationship. The contractor is responsible for their own taxes, government contributions, insurance, equipment, workspace, internet, and personal benefits unless otherwise agreed in writing.

HOW TO APPLY:


Email the following to ----------

1. Responses to the questions below
2. Resume and cover letter
3. Short video introducing yourself, explaining why you are interested in this role, and why you think you would be a strong fit for Synergy Wetsuits

Application Questions:

1. Do you have experience in project management, supply chain, logistics, product development, sporting goods, apparel, or a related industry? If yes, how many years? Please describe your experience in detail.

2. Describe your experience managing projects in Asana or a similar project management platform. What types of projects did you manage?

3. Tell us about a time you had to follow up repeatedly with vendors, suppliers, or tea ---------- mbers to keep a project on schedule.

4. How do you stay organized when managing multiple projects with competing deadlines?

5. Are you available for regular team overlap Monday–Friday, 11:00am–5:00pm US Pacific Time / 2:00am–8:00am Manila Time?

6. What experience do you have coordinating shipments, samples, inventory, production timelines, or vendor-related projects?

Applications missing the required responses, resume/cover letter, or video introduction may not be considered.