Manager, Merchandising[Denim]

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end denim product development process from concept to production.
• Provide technical expertise on denim fabrics, washes, treatments, dyeing, and finishing techniques.
• Collaborate with designers to interpret seasonal concepts into denim collections.
• Work with mills and laundries to develop and source sustainable and innovative denim materials.
• Review and approve wash standards, fit samples, and pre-production samples.
• Ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met throughout development.
• Stay up to date with denim trends, technologies, and industry standards.
• Coordinate with vendors and factories to resolve technical issues during development and production.
• Maintain detailed documentation and tracking of all denim developments.

Additional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in denim development, preferably in a fast-paced retail or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of denim fabric types, washing techniques, and finishing processes.
• Hands-on experience with laundry and garment finishing processes.
• Solid understanding of garment construction.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with global teams and suppliers.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in denim is highly preferred.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving
• Driving Execution
• Be transparent
• Think positive
• Self-driven

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