Product Development Coordinator

About Us

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.

Product Development

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.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Product Development Coordinator supports the full seasonal development cycle-from initial concept through production-by partnering closely with Design, Production, Sales, Technical Design, and Overseas Offices. This role ensures all product submissions meet brand standards, are executed accurately, and stay on calendar. The Coordinator helps maintain design intent, manages approvals, and supports process flow to deliver high-quality product for the Kids Division.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in key milestone meetings with Design to understand brand direction and design intent prior to initiating the tech pack process.
• Partner with the Product Development Manager to review submissions, including lab dips, strike-offs, artwork placements, sales samples, and pre-production samples.
• Work closely with the Product Development Manager and Design team to review submissions for alignment with quality, aesthetic, and brand standards.
• Collaborate with the Product Development Manager to review initial tech packs in PLM, identify discrepancies, and coordinate necessary updates with Design ops and Technical Design.
• Coordinate proto review meetings with Product Development Manager, Design and Design Ops to review garment construction, design details, and artwork placement against techpacks.
• Partner with Product Development Manager, Design and Technical Design to address construction, trim, artwork and development-related revisions.
• Work closely with Product Development Manaager to monitor development milestones, communicate updates and escalate potential delays.
• Support design integrity throughout all stages of development by coordinating feedback, revisions, resubmissions, and approvals with the appropriate teams.
• Organize and maintain fabric, print, and trim standard libraries for future reference.
• Maintain seasonal approval charts and ensure PLM accuracy for assigned categories.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• 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)
• 3+ years of product development or relevant apparel experience

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $67,000 - $75,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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