Centric Brands · 1 month ago
Product Development Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $61K/yr
1+ years expCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products. The Product Development Assistant supports the Designer(s) in the seasonal design development process, ensuring timely execution and maintaining high standards throughout the production journey.
BeautyFashionApparelJewelry
Responsibilities
The Product Development Assistant supports the Designer(s) in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and Maintaining FlexPLM tech packs for styles being developed by designer and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process
Create and update FlexPLM files for all styles being developed by designer including model details, fabrication and colorways, trims and packaging
Maintain FlexPLM when changes are made and communicate such changes to the appropriate teams
Works with designers and acts as lead to other design assistants to improve process flow and trouble shoot issues as they arise
Communicate knit downs, handlooms, lab dips design comments back to mill/vendor
Assist design team in making fabric cards/ presentation boards/color palettes or other selling tools for the showroom
Maintain color library and order colors
Attend style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process
Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary
Support 3D initiatives by participating in block creation for all product categories
Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library
Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes
Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
Provide support to the Technical Developer during style review meetings by taking accurate notes on style, stitching and embellishment details for all product categories
Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Qualification
Required
Proficiency and expertise in FlexPLM systems is priority for this position
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field
1-3 years related experience and/or training in apparel
Comprehensive understanding of the entire Product Development cycle and all milestones
Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, seam classifications, fabrication and trim
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Summer Fridays
Generous PTO
Merchandise discounts
Excellent career development opportunities
Company
Centric Brands
Centric Brands is an apparel and accessories company that sells accessories for children, women, and men.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Centric Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (7)
2024 (6)
2023 (4)
2022 (9)
2021 (6)
2020 (10)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Rabin
Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Gluckman
Senior Vice President/Division Head of Soft Accessories and Seasonal Footwear
Recent News
2026-01-11
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