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Associate Designer
full-timeNew York$70k - $75k

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Location

New York

Salary

$70k - $75k

Type

full-time

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About this role

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.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Associate Designer supports the product development process from initial design concept through production. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely production of samples that meet both aesthetic and customer requirements. Additionally, the associate collaborates with the cross functional teams that include Production, Design, Sales, and our Overseas Offices to develop and execute assigned product lines.

  • Collaborate with Design teams, Technical Designers and Production Teams to ensure the garment details align with the design concept.
  • Organize color standards, fabric standards and trim standards to hand over to Production Team for develop for sampling and for production.
  • Create and update details pages for all styles including the manufacturing details, art techniques, fabrication and colorways, trims and packaging.
  • Create and maintain FlexPLM info for all styles including all images, and all BOM info.
  • Maintain FlexPLM including the materials, palettes, reference numbers, assigning colorways, and pushing images to SAP.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

  • Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented; highly detail oriented and meticulous.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, balance creativity with technical capability, and interpret design sketches for tech packs.
  • Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
  • Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, seam classifications, fabrication, trim and art techniques.
  • 1-3 years related experience and/or training in apparel.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and FlexPLM systems is priority for this position.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Mac computers.

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: $70,000 - $75,000

 

At 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 Employer

 

Please 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: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.

 

 

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Other facts

Tech stack
Organizational Skills,Communication Skills,Detail Oriented,Multi-tasking,Garment Construction,Pattern Making,Sewing Techniques,Adobe Illustrator,FlexPLM,Microsoft Office,Adobe Products,Mac Computers

About Centric Brands

Centric Brands LLC is a global leading lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. Centric designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company’s portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Airwalk®, Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, and Under Armour® in the kid’s category; Buffalo®, Faherty®, Hervé Léger®, IZOD® and Joe’s Jeans® in the men’s and women’s apparel category; All Saints®, Coach®, Frye®, Hunter®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, and Vince® in the accessories category; and in the Sports & Entertainment category, Disney®, Marvel®, Messi®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates Avirex®, Fiorelli®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, and Taste Beauty® and operates joint venture brands, Favorite Daughter, Jennifer Fisher, and Preston Lane. The Company’s products are sold through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in Asia, Europe, Montreal, and Toronto. Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business. Through our collective volunteerism and contributions, we are dedicated to making a caring and lasting impact on the world around us.

For more information about Centric Brands, please visit www.centricbrands.com.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion

What you'll do

  • The Associate Designer supports the product development process from initial design concept through production, ensuring accurate and timely production of samples. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and execute assigned product lines.

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What does Centric Brands pay for a Associate Designer?

Centric Brands offers a competitive compensation package for the Associate Designer role. The salary range is USD 70k - 75k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Associate Designer do at Centric Brands?

As a Associate Designer at Centric Brands, you will: the Associate Designer supports the product development process from initial design concept through production, ensuring accurate and timely production of samples. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop and execute assigned product lines..

Why join Centric Brands as a Associate Designer?

Centric Brands is a leading Retail Apparel and Fashion company. The Associate Designer role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Associate Designer position at Centric Brands remote?

The Associate Designer position at Centric Brands is based in New York, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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