SPECIALIST, QA

SPECIALIST, QA About Centric Brands Centric Brands is a dynamic lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells premium products across multiple categories—including women's, men's and children's apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty products. The company is driven by a commitment to its customers and the brands that define its growth trajectory. Innovation runs through everything we do, enabling us to seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment that values both creative and analytical thinking. At Centric Brands, we build a team rooted in mutual respect and a shared dedication to achieving ambitious goals together. The Role As a QA Specialist, you will be the quality champion throughout our production lifecycle. Your mission is to embed preventive quality measures, strengthen factory capabilities, and guarantee that every product meets our customer requirements. You will provide comprehensive support to Quality Control and inspection activities as part of our integrated quality management framework. Key Responsibilities Include Upstream Quality Management and Process Control Establish and implement production process control measures across factory operations. Conduct thorough root cause analyses to resolve quality issues and build quality at the source, preventing defects before they occur. Lead risk assessments during pre-production meetings and line reviews alongside factory representatives. Drive continuous improvement by pushing factories to consistently exceed quality standards and customer expectations. Develop and deliver training programs to vendor and factory teams, building their understanding of customer requirements, quality standards and fostering a quality-focused mindset. Communicate new requirements promptly to factory partners and facilitate case study sharing sessions to support ongoing improvement initiatives. Track and evaluate Corrective Action Plan implementation and outcomes. Production Monitoring and Quality Governance Monitor production status and work-in-progress inventory regularly to identify potential risks and ensure QA readiness. Collaborate with all stakeholders to address quality issues and partner with factories on effective solutions. Oversee daily factory operations with particular attention to compliance matters. Supervise the factory's internal quality control systems, including sharp tool control and needle detection processes. Coordinate with sales teams regarding quantity, delivery schedules and direct shipment order bookings. What You Bring You possess proven working experience in quality assurance or the textile industry. You have demonstrated creativity, technical capability and a genuine sensibility for garments and textiles. You stay current with the latest QA and QC best practices and industry standards. You understand garment manufacturing comprehensively—from construction and fabrication to trim and print techniques. You excel at multi-tasking, consistently meet tight deadlines and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Textile Science or a closely related field. You communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. You are proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products and Excel.