Product Development Assistant - Beauty

Centric Brands • New York, NY

123d • $55,000 - $60,000

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. The Production Development Assistant plays a key role in supporting the seasonal product development needs for the Adult Beauty Division, working closely with cross-functional partners including Production, Design, Sales, and Overseas Offices. This role helps to drive the product lifecycle from concept through execution, ensuring timelines, quality, and brand standards are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Superior organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Knowledge of beauty development process from inception through production, including but not limited to componentry, payoff, packaging, formulations
• 1-3 years’ experience in product development or design
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe illustrator knowledge of Airtable is a plus
• People-oriented, enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable and flexible, enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in directions

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain approval charts (internal, buyer and licensor), ensuring all product details are accurately recorded.
• Assist with daily communication between suppliers, vendors, and overseas partners to track product submissions, clarify details, and keep development timelines moving.
• Participate in review meetings with design team to evaluate components, design details, artwork placement, componentry, product payoff, fragrance, and overall execution, confirming alignment with the design and buyers intent during pre pro stage of all styles.
• Manage and track all product submissions, PP samples, and TOP samples to ensure availability and accuracy for key milestones.
• Catalog, organize, and maintain component standard libraries and archives for future projects and design reference.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
• Matching 401(k)
• Summer Fridays
• Generous PTO
• Merchandise discounts
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Work environment that reflects industry leadership
• Social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism
• D&I committee shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees