PRODUCT DEVELOPER COORDINATOR

Centric Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Summer Fridays

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to coordinate the seasonal development process with Design, Merchandising and Production teams. You will help plan, create and execute product lines, track calendars, and ensure on-time delivery of goods while maintaining brand cohesiveness.

The role requires 1–3 years in merchandising or product development, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative.
• Creativity, sensibility for merchandising and customer needs.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1–3 years experience and/or training in merchandising or product development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of seasonal product strategies with Design and Merchandising teams.
• Track product development calendar for operational efficiency and timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate communication with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and licensors.
• Attend product review meetings, take notes, and manage documentation and checklists.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Product Development

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.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Product Development Coordinator assembles and coordinates the details of the seasonal product development process and helps a cross-functional team that includes Design, Merchandising and Production, to plan, create and execute product lines.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation

Assist in development of seasonal product strategies for category with Design, Merchandising and Production teams, including trend identification, color palette, concept, category, style, costing and pricing; balance key items/fashion/basics; track costing and retail pricing framework to maximize consumer value; record previous best sellers and application in current, trend-appropriate assortments

Review category products as directed to ensure brand cohesiveness

Operations & Results

Track and follow-up on Product Development calendar for optimum operational efficiency; partner with Design, Merchandising Production and Sales to ensure timely delivery of goods

Keep record of departmental, brand, and category production needs to help plan allocation of orders and balance workload among vendors to minimize risk; identify and raise quality and technical issues, where appropriate

Attend and take detailed notes at product review meetings, including edits, board review, pre-costing and post-season reviews, and fittings; track checklist of any or all legal requirements, including placement of goods in approved facilities

Track and assist with creation of complete Product Profile Sheets; keep record of shipments, proto and sales samples

Customers & Relationships

Coordinate and track communication and follow-up with internal and external constituents around the world, including customers, suppliers, vendors and licensors, where applicable; assist with problem solving as needed

Leadership & Teams

Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Creativity, sensibility for merchandising and customer needs
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 - 3 years experience and/or training in merchandising or product development
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits and Compensation

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 through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

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