Product Development Coordinator

Centric Brands•New York, NY

23h•$65,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together. From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing, quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production/product development team is responsible for ensuring we keep our standards high and our business profitable at every step of the journey. If you are a focused, results-driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player, we’ll give you every opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of the world’s foremost major lifestyle brand collectives. The Product Development Coordinator works alongside the director and fellow product developers, collaborating with cross-functional partners throughout the seasonal development cycle, from initial concept through final approvals. The role partners closely with Design, Production, Sales, Technical Design, and Overseas Offices to support timely and accurate product development. The coordinator assists in maintaining design intent, facilitates the approval process, and helps keep projects on track to support the delivery of high-quality product for the Kids Division.

Requirements

Comprehensive understanding of the entire Product Development cycle and milestones.
Working knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, and seam classifications.
Technical knowledge of fabric qualities, finishes, printing, color science, and embellishment techniques.
Understanding of Child Safety Guidelines for Kids apparel.
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines; detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable.
Proficient in FlexPLM and Microsoft Office; Adobe Illustrator knowledge a plus.
Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Product Development or related major).
2+ years of product development or relevant apparel experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with performance/active wear fabric and garments a plus

Responsibilities

Attend key milestone meetings with the Design team to understand the brand vision prior to initiating the tech pack process.
Partner directly with overseas vendors to review and approve product development submissions including lab dips, strike-offs, artwork placements, sales samples, and preproduction samples.
Ensure all submissions meet quality, aesthetic, and brand standards.
Evaluate initial tech packs in PLM, ensuring all details are executable by factories.
Participate in scheduled proto review meetings with the Design team to review all garment constructions, design details, and art placement ensuring the actual garment reflects the designer’s vision.
Collaborate with Design and Technical Design to ensure construction, details, trims, and art placement reflect design intent.
Work with Design, Production, and Sales to ensure development remains on schedule.
Uphold design integrity throughout all rounds of development until final approval.
Catalog and maintain fabric, print, and trim standard libraries for future reference.
Maintain seasonal approval charts and ensure PLM accuracy for assigned categories.