Product Development Coordinator

Centric Brands•New York, NY

1d•$67,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

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 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.

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

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 correct and are executable by factories
Schedule 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