Production Assistant

Centric Brands•New York, NY

1d•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. From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our production 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. The Production Assistant contributes to the seasonal production process by assisting with the placement, execution and follow-up of manufacturing orders and by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods.

Requirements

Strong organizational and communication skills
Detail‑oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
0–2 years of experience in apparel production, development, or a related field
Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and trims is a plus
experience with Adobe, CAD, or PLM systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn about product, business, sourcing, and production strategies
Support team efforts to improve workflow organization of key milestones in the seasonal calendar
Support Design and Merchandising teams to help keep the product development calendar on schedule
Track production status for goods on order, work‑in‑progress (WIP), and in‑transit to support timely delivery
Follow up with vendors, factories, and internal partners as directed
Help organize materials and information needed for internal review and approval
Support communication with vendors and internal teams to ensure information is shared clearly and accurately
Build positive working relationships with Design, Merchandising, and Production partners
Support special projects and ad‑hoc requests as assigned
Provide general administrative and day‑to‑day support to the production team
Follow established production standards and team processes
Manage time effectively, ask questions when needed, and remain open to learning and feedback