Associate, Product Development

Founded in 2001 by Creative Director Joe Dahan, Joe's redefines everyday style with its inherently LA sensibility and distinctive rock + roll point-of-view. With an emphasis on offering the perfect fit for everybody, the brand takes a revolutionary approach to denim and sophisticated classics, incorporating the very latest in technology to offer product that is beautiful, innovative, and fits flawlessly.

Production/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.

• Works directly with design directors & design team to launch new styles each season into development
• Helps to source and mange new fabrics, counter development and costing comparisons
• Manages initial Proto costing from vendors in partnership with production and works directly with Merch teams to align on margin targets
• Leads Proto costing meeting with production team at the beginning of each season
• Attends Proto fittings with design and tech teams
• Attends all fabric and vendor meetings
• Receive, log and organize all incoming fabric, samples, knit downs and lab dips
• Meets weekly with all vendors to discuss WIPs and development timelines
• Works closely with design at tech pack hand off stages so that information is given to vendor properly
• Downloads SMS coordinator on all styles once styles are adopted in the line
• Follow up and track all Proto styles with vendors and update tracker accordingly
• Ensure that Proto samples are in-house on time for all meetings needs
• Proactively follow up with each vendor to ensure timely delivery of Protos
• Work cross-functionally and with vendors to come up with creative solutions/workarounds in order to improve execution of Protos
• Receive, log and organize all incoming Protos
• Participate in the allocation meeting at the beginning of each season
• Communicate to each vendor at the beginning of the season; the development timeline/due dates
• Organize Proto sample lines for in house marketing and design teams so rack is ready for internal meetings
• Update PLM with HTS classifications per season
• Responsible for both Men’s and Women’s division seasonal lines
• Additional tasks as requested by management

• Minimum of 2-4 years relevant experience
• Advanced Microsoft suite skills (Excel)
• Familiarity with FLEX PLM, a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Have enthusiasm and be self-motivated, have a passion for fashion and clothes, and love challenges
• Strong communication skills
• Has a strong understanding of the product lifecycle calendar

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 though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $62,400 - $74,000

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

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