Specific Responsibilities Would Include:
- Serve as a primary point of contact with factories and vendor partners throughout the development lifecycle.
- Track and manage development progress from initial prototypes through sales samples, maintaining clear and accurate status updates.
- Support costing analysis by requesting, reviewing, and monitoring cost information throughout each stage of development.
- Maintain and update development and costing tools to ensure cross-functional visibility and alignment.
- Collaborate with Design, Production, and Sourcing teams to identify cost-saving opportunities while preserving product integrity and design intent.
- Monitor key calendar milestones and proactively address potential risks to development timelines.
- Provide practical solutions to development and production challenges, balancing aesthetic goals with manufacturing feasibility.
- Help facilitate smooth handoffs between development, pre-production, and production teams.
- Ensure all communication, documentation, and development records are detailed, organized, and accurate.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support garment classification and duty considerations during costing.
- Assist with sourcing and development of fabrics, trims, and other raw materials.
- Support with tech pack creation and updates when needed.
- Participate in regular cross-functional meetings to review development status, resolve outstanding issues, and align on next steps.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment and provide additional departmental support as needed.
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:
- 5-7 years of apparel product development experience, preferably across multiple categories including denim, woven, knit, cut-and-sew, and sweater classifications.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, sewing techniques, fabric development, and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to interpret and work from technical packages and development specifications.
- Highly organized with strong project management and prioritization skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with PLM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-focused approach.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional environment.
- Experience in Adobe suite, primarily Illustrator, a plus.
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: $80,000-90,000
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