Associate Manager, Product Development (Girls Sportswear UA)

About the role

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in various segments, including women’s, men’s, and kids’ apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. We are committed to our customers and our brands, focusing on innovation and creativity to drive future growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day product development activities for assigned categories from concept through final approval.
• Participate in seasonal milestone meetings with Design to align 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Product Development, Apparel Design, or related field.
• 3–5 years of product development or relevant apparel industry experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Product Development, Apparel Design, or related field.
• 3–5 years of product development or relevant apparel industry experience.

Skills

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Product Development, Apparel Design, or related field.
• 3–5 years of product development or relevant apparel industry experience.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary range of $75,000 - 80,000.
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, and excellent career development opportunities.
• Social impact program, Centric Cares, focusing on volunteerism to make a difference in communities.
• D&I committee shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion through workshops, resources, and inspiring conversations.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 - 80,000

Schedule

Not specified