Product Development Lead - Apparel & Accessories

Centric Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Centric Brands in New York is seeking an Associate Manager of Production/Product Development to oversee the end-to-end development of apparel lines from concept to production. You will partner with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Production, and overseas offices to ensure samples meet aesthetic and customer requirements.

The role demands 3–5 years of relevant experience, a solid understanding of fabrics and garment construction, and proficiency in FlexPLM plus MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 4–6 years of product development or apparel development experience.
• Strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in FlexPLM and MS Office; Illustrator/Photoshop a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development from concept through production with cross-functional teams.
• Review tech packs and ensure accuracy for factory execution.
• Manage prototype samples, lab dips, and pre-production submissions.
• Provide timely feedback to internal and external partners to maintain quality.
• Monitor development timelines and communicate risks to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Product Development, Apparel Design, Textile Development, or a related field

Tools

FlexPLM

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Centric Brands in New York is seeking an Associate Manager of Production/Product Development to oversee the end-to-end development of apparel lines from concept to production. You will partner with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Production, and overseas offices to ensure samples meet aesthetic and customer requirements.

The role demands 3–5 years of relevant experience, a solid understanding of fabrics and garment construction, and proficiency in FlexPLM plus MS Office.