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Designer, Technical Design
full-timeCairo, Nairobi

Summary

Location

Cairo, Nairobi

Type

full-time

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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:

Overall Responsibilities Handle end to end product’s technical support till all necessity tech quality standard into bulk production, ensure right cost, right on-time delivery.

 

*Kickoff & Line review precaution -Critical technical issue/children safety call out-TP technical clarification-Difficult style technical support to vendor-Sample matrix arrangement to follow up WIP delivery & quality consistency

 

*FIT/PP evaluation -Trim & fabric verification with Mer-Design & construction checking Sample-Measurement checking -Fit photo taking-CAD Pattern verification/correction-Comment writing-PLM system-Upload sample report-Mock up suggestion & reviewing-VC Fit with vendor -Technical issues verify to customer

 

*3D sample -Follow up with vendor for e-pattern correction & layout

*PP meeting & TOP -Technical support to vendor-Critical technical call out, linking to QC-Technical clarification with Mer/customer

 

*Team enhancement management-Daily sample log in chart & OTS

 

*Vendor enhancement management -SOP to monitor factory utilization of block and brand pattern -Safety Case learning

 

*Conduct sampling approval process and ensure on timely submission along with good execution.

 

*Collaborate with merchandisers, buyers, suppliers, follow up T&A (WIP) with flexible technical support, ensure on-time delivery regularly.

 

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Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:

Additional Requirements

Proven at least 5 working experience in wear techUp to date with the latest garment design-construction trends and best practicesKnowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques, and sensibility for costing/designAbility to resolving variety fitting issues & modify pattern by CAD, Gerber preferredBachelor’s Degree in Garment engineering or related fieldExcellent verbal and written communications skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel, PPT, MS Team, drawingsFlex PLM system experience will be a plus

 

Competency Requirements (if applicable) Behavioral Competencies:Decision MakingCommunicationCollaborationConflict Management and Problem Solving*Time Management and Driving Execution

 

Language Proficiency:Fluent in: English

 

Specific Working ConditionsFrequency of Travel or Vendor VC: As required

 

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Other facts

Tech stack
Technical Support,Fit Evaluation,Pattern Modification,Garment Manufacturing,Communication,Collaboration,Problem Solving,Time Management,Microsoft Office,Adobe Products,Excel,PLM System,CAD,Gerber,Quality Control,Vendor Management

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 Designer, Technical Design will handle end-to-end technical support for products, ensuring quality standards are met for bulk production. Responsibilities include fit evaluations, sample approvals, and collaboration with vendors and teams to ensure timely delivery.

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What does a Designer, Technical Design do at Centric Brands?

As a Designer, Technical Design at Centric Brands, you will: the Designer, Technical Design will handle end-to-end technical support for products, ensuring quality standards are met for bulk production. Responsibilities include fit evaluations, sample approvals, and collaboration with vendors and teams to ensure timely delivery..

Why join Centric Brands as a Designer, Technical Design?

Centric Brands is a leading Retail Apparel and Fashion company.

Is the Designer, Technical Design position at Centric Brands remote?

The Designer, Technical Design position at Centric Brands is based in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt and Nairobi, Kenya. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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