Product Development Assistant at Centric Brands in New York, NY

Summary: Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products across various segments. The Product Development Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting designers through the seasonal design development process, ensuring the timely execution of product development tasks and maintaining essential documentation. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - 1-2 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 Required Skills: FlexPLM system, Product Development cycle, Garment construction, Pattern making, Silhouettes, Color ways, Sewing techniques, Seam classifications, Fabrication, Trim, Illustrator, 3D product development, multi-task Benefits: Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision), Matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, Generous PTO, Merchandise discounts, Excellent career development opportunities