Product Development Coordinator

Centric Brands • New York, NY

13d • $65,000 - $72,000

About The Position

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. Production/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 works alongside the Associate Manager to manage the full seasonal development cycle—from initial concept through final approvals 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.

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).
• 3+ 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 pre-production 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.

Benefits

• 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 though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees