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About the Role

The Product Development Associate Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of the product development process for assigned product categories, from concept through final approval. This role partners closely with Design, Technical Design, Production, Sales, Sourcing, and Overseas Offices to ensure development milestones are achieved on time and in alignment with brand standards. The Associate Manager serves as a key driver of product development activities, proactively managing vendor communication, resolving development issues, and ensuring product quality, design integrity, and calendar adherence throughout the development cycle.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day product development activities for assigned categories from concept through final approval.
Participate in seasonal milestone meetings with Design to gain alignment on product vision, development priorities, and execution requirements.
Partner directly with overseas vendors throughout the development process, reviewing and providing feedback on lab dips, strike-offs, artwork placements, prototypes, sales samples, and pre-production samples.
Evaluate development submissions to ensure adherence to quality standards, design intent, and product specifications.
Review tech packs within PLM to ensure development packages are complete, accurate, and executable by manufacturing partners.
Collaborate with Design and Technical Design during proto review meetings to assess garment construction, trims, artwork placement, and overall product execution.
Identify development risks, communicate issues proactively, and recommend solutions to maintain development timelines.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure development milestones are achieved and seasonal calendars remain on track.
Maintain design integrity throughout all rounds of product development until final approval.
Manage approval tracking, seasonal development charts, and PLM data accuracy for assigned categories.
Maintain fabric, trim, print, and color standard libraries for future development reference.
Support implementation of process improvements and best practices established by Product Development leadership.

Requirements

Comprehensive understanding of the apparel product development lifecycle and seasonal milestones.
Technical knowledge of fabric qualities, finishes, printing, color science, and embellishment techniques.
Understanding of Child Safety Guidelines for Kids apparel.
Experience working directly with overseas vendors and cross-functional partners.
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple categories and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in FlexPLM, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Illustrator (preferred).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

3–5 years of product development or relevant apparel industry experience.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Product Development, Apparel Design, or related field.

Salary/Compensations

$75,000 - 80,000

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Summer Fridays
Generous PTO
Merchandise discounts
Excellent career development opportunities

About the Company

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 production/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.
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.
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Equal Opportunity

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer