Director, Production UA Kids BABY

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high‑quality products in women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty.

From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing and quality control, our production team ensures we keep high standards and remain profitable at every step of the journey.

The Director of Production manages development, costing, order placement and overall product execution. The Director is responsible for all follow‑up with factories and cross‑functional teams to ensure quality product and timely delivery. The role also includes responsibility for Under Armour Baby within the Kids division.

• Perform competitive research; continuously evaluate the marketplace to identify and report on key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction.
• Identify significant innovations and share with production supervisors and partners in Merchandising and Design on a regular basis.
• Maintain an archive of materials, hardware, etc., for production.

• Create an approved vendor matrix based on design needs and company margin goals, exercising strong negotiation skills to ensure profitability.
• Maintain and update work in process daily; prioritize WIP with factories/agents to meet delivery dates.
• Partner with Merchandising, Design and Sales to develop product, ensure correct execution and attain margin goals within the larger assortment and cost structure.
• Follow and enforce production standards and brand cohesiveness across categories and vendors; collaborate with technical design to achieve on‑time approvals; work with QA to execute quality control initiatives.
• Troubleshoot quality and technical issues with factories, mills, vendors and teams; lead special garment development and design modifications to maintain aesthetics and financial goals.
• Advise management on capacity planning and vendor performance; provide accurate information for costing models.
• Pre‑book all necessary fabric and trims, allocate production across vendors and reserve adequate production space.

• Partner with customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and demand criteria.
• Coordinate inter‑office communication and follow‑up with internal and external customers regarding production, including suppliers and vendors.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Travel to factories when appropriate.

• Contribute positively to team dynamics and manage up where necessary.
• Attract, develop and retain talent.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of individuals.

• Superior organizational and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
• Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines; detail oriented and meticulous.
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/design.
• Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques related to sportswear and baby apparel.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5–7 years’ experience in children’s apparel production and sourcing, with relevant experience in t‑shirts, fleece, denim, outerwear.
• Expert level computer skills (advanced Excel).

We provide an industry‑competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), generous PTO, and product discounts.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.