Product Development Assistant - Beauty

Centric Brands

  • New York City, NY
  • $55,000-60,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
About Us: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.Production/Product DevelopmentFrom 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. Specific Responsibilities Would Include:The Production Development Assistant plays a key role in supporting the seasonal product development needs for the Adult Beauty Division, working closely with cross-functional partners including Production, Design, Sales, and Overseas Offices. This role helps to drive the product lifecycle from concept through execution, ensuring timelines, quality, and brand standards are met.
  • Tracking & Approvals: Set up and maintain approval charts (internal, buyer and liscensor), ensuring all product details are accurately recorded.
  • Vendor & Supplier Communication: Assist with daily communication between suppliers, vendors, and overseas partners to track product submissions, clarify details, and keep development timelines moving.
  • Sample Reviews: Participate in review meetings with design team to evaluate components, design details, artwork placement, componentry, product payoff, fragrance, and overall execution, confirming alignment with the design and buyers intent during pre pro stage of all styles.
  • Organizational Support: Manage and track all product submissions, PP samples, and TOP samples to ensure availability and accuracy for key milestones.
  • Reference & Resource Management: Catalog, organize, and maintain component standard libraries and archives for future projects and design reference.
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Superior organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
  • Knowledge of beauty development process from inception through production, including but not limited to componentry, payoff, packaging, formulations
  • 1-3 years’ experience in product development or design
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe illustrator knowledge of Airtable is a plus
  • People-oriented, enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable and flexible, enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in directions
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: $55,000 - $60,000At 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.Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPlease note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: .#LI-EC1#LI-Hybrid

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