Product Development Coordinator

Centric Brands•New York, NY

19d•$67,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Development Coordinator supports the full seasonal development cycle for the Kids Division, from initial concept through production. Working closely with Design, Production, Sales, Technical Design, and Overseas Offices, the Coordinator helps ensure product submissions meet brand standards, are executed accurately, and remain on schedule. The role helps maintain design intent, manage approvals, and support process flow to deliver high-quality products. Centric Brands is a lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells products across apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. Its Product Development team oversees processes including sourcing, manufacturing, order placement, pricing, quality control, and delivery.

Requirements

Comprehensive understanding of the Product Development cycle and its 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 multitask and meet deadlines; detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable.
Proficiency in FlexPLM and Microsoft Office.
Strong organizational and communication skills; team-oriented.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
At least 3 years of product development or relevant apparel experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Product Development or a related major.
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

Participate in milestone meetings with Design to understand brand direction and design intent before the tech pack process begins.
Partner with the Product Development Manager to review lab dips, strike-offs, artwork placements, sales samples, and pre-production samples.
Work with the Product Development Manager and Design team to review submissions for quality, aesthetic, and brand-standard alignment.
Review initial tech packs in PLM with the Product Development Manager, identify discrepancies, and coordinate updates with Design Ops and Technical Design.
Coordinate proto review meetings with the Product Development Manager, Design, and Design Ops to assess garment construction, design details, and artwork placement against tech packs.
Work with the Product Development Manager, Design, and Technical Design to address construction, trim, artwork, and other development-related revisions.
Monitor development milestones, communicate updates, and escalate potential delays with the Product Development Manager.
Coordinate feedback, revisions, resubmissions, and approvals with relevant teams to support design integrity throughout development.
Organize and maintain fabric, print, and trim standard libraries for future reference.
Maintain seasonal approval charts and ensure PLM accuracy for assigned categories.