Associate, Product Development

Product Development Associate

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, quality control and getting the finished product where it needs to be, our 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 Associate supports the product development process from initial design concept through production focusing on brands like GUESS Kids. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely production of samples that meet both aesthetic and customer requirements. Additionally, the associate collaborates with the cross functional teams that include Production, Design, Sales, and our Overseas Offices to develop and execute assigned product lines.

• The Product Development Associate will help to facilitate the development process for the Kids Sportswear Division.
• Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining seasonal approval charts, communicating with overseas vendors on product submissions including lab dips, strike offs, sales samples and pre-production samples. Ensuring quality and integrity of the brands are maintained to standard.
• Collaborate with Design teams and Technical Designers to ensure garment constructions, design details, and art placement are met to the design concept at fit stage.
• Partner with Design, Production, and Sales team to ensure that development stays on schedule per design calendar.
• Evaluate initial tech packs through PLM with the Design team, ensuring all details 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.
• Catalog and maintain fabric, print and trim standard libraries for future references.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Comprehensive understanding of the entire Product Development cycle and all milestones
• Working knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques and seam classifications
• Technical knowledge of fabric qualities, finishes, printing and art embellishments for all product categories
• Understanding of Child Safety Guidelines
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Proficient in FlexPLM, Microsoft Office, knowledge of Adobe Illustrator a plus
• Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Bachelor's degree, Product Development major preferred
• 3+ years of product development or relevant experience

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.

Salary Range: $68,000 - $75,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer