Product Development Lead - Apparel

Centric Brands Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Product Development Associate Manager to drive seasonal collections from concept to market.

You will partner with Design, Production, Sourcing, and external manufacturers to manage timelines, support costing, and ensure timely delivery with quality and commercial goals. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in apparel product development, strong project management, and experience with PLM systems.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of apparel product development experience across 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.
• Experience with PLM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact with factories and vendor partners throughout development lifecycle.
• Track development progress from prototypes to sales samples with clear status updates.
• Support costing analysis by reviewing cost information at each stage.
• Maintain development and costing tools for cross-functional visibility.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, and Sourcing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor calendar milestones and address risks to timelines.
• Provide practical solutions balancing aesthetics with manufacturability.
• Help handoff between development, pre-production, and production teams.
• Ensure communication and records are detailed and accurate.
• Assist with sourcing of fabrics, trims, and other materials.
• Support tech pack creation and updates.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review status and plan next steps.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and provide support as needed.

Skills

PLM systems

Excel

Outlook

Word

Adobe Illustrator

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

Outlook

Word

Illustrator

Job description

Centric Brands Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Product Development Associate Manager to drive seasonal collections from concept to market.

You will partner with Design, Production, Sourcing, and external manufacturers to manage timelines, support costing, and ensure timely delivery with quality and commercial goals. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in apparel product development, strong project management, and experience with PLM systems.