Baby Apparel Product Development Associate

Centric Brands Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking an Associate, Product Development for Baby/Layette in New York, NY.

You will support the product development process from design concept through production, ensuring samples meet aesthetic and customer requirements while collaborating with Design, Production, Sales, and overseas offices. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, ability to multi-task, and familiarity with garment construction; 2–4 years in apparel and FlexPLM proficiency are

Qualifications

• Superior organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret design sketches for tech packs and balance creativity with technical feasibility.
• Experience in working in a fast-paced apparel development environment; cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe products; knowledge of garment construction helpful.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of seasonal product strategies with Design, Merchandising and Production teams.
• Track and execute Product Development calendar and WIP report; ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Advise PD Manager on production needs and cost/quality issues; suggest solutions.
• Review lab dips, strike offs and bulk fabric submits across multiple brands and seasons.
• Communicate with overseas offices and vendors to resolve changes and comments.
• Attend and participate in fit process with Design and Production; track pre-production, TOP and samples.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tech pack interpretation

Fast-paced environment

Garment construction knowledge

FlexPLM

MS Office

Adobe products

Apparel industry experience

Tools

FlexPLM

Job description

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking an Associate, Product Development for Baby/Layette in New York, NY.

You will support the product development process from design concept through production, ensuring samples meet aesthetic and customer requirements while collaborating with Design, Production, Sales, and overseas offices. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, ability to multi-task, and familiarity with garment construction; 2–4 years in apparel and FlexPLM proficiency are