Senior Designer Job at Centric Brands Inc. in New York

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.

Designer

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands? As a designer for Centric Brands, you’ll use your skills and creativity to create designs based on style plans, sales needs and emerging trends. You will also ensure that your work can be transformed into a finished product in a timely manner and at an appropriate price point. This means working not only with our technical design and production teams, but also building collaborative relationships with outside vendors and other external stakeholders. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

As a Senior Designer in our Team Sports and Entertainment division, you will be at the forefront of creating dynamic and engaging apparel that resonate with athletes and fans alike. Collaborating closely with graphic design, product development and production teams, you will lead the development of innovative designs for men's apparel and logos.

Strategy & Innovation

• Lead the exploration of emerging trends in team sports and sports entertainment, partnering with the VP to develop compelling themes and concepts.
• Create impactful presentation boards and mock-ups to communicate ideas effectively, inspiring collaboration and buy-in from stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of industry developments, continuously researching and integrating new techniques, materials, and design resources.

Operations & Results

• Create Illustrator sketches; approve specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
• Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library
• Approve lab dips and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; collaboratively devise and approve prints and graphics where appropriate; oversee fit process
• Partner with production and overseas suppliers to develop and track new and existing fabrics; receive and log incoming samples; create and maintain swatch books, library of samples, dip/dye cards and color/quality standards; maintain detailed, organized and updated archives
• Review and approve all yarns, where appropriate, and fabrics and trims for color and quality; accurately track fabric qualities, material content, color, mill(s) and all other details for each style and verify consistency across proto samples, TOP samples and production; ensure overseas offices, suppliers and vendors have copies of and adhere to standards
• Develop and format technical packages with sketches and specifications, front and back sketches, critical measurements, and fabric, trim and construction details for each style in the category; maintain style, fabric and technical details in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and/or shared drives

 Customers & Relationships

• Oversee follow-up with internal partners in production; manage interoffice communication and relationships with vendors and manufacturers; manage existing relationships and develop relationships with new suppliers, vendors and business partners to monitor trends, leverage new resources and implement most current processes

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Knowledge of cut-and-sew knit design, fit and construction, as well as yarn-dyed knit construction
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; strong ability to sketch
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design with a focus in Menswear. 
• Graphic Design experience a plus
• 5 - 8 years experience in apparel design; significant relevant experience in category
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and 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:  $90,000 - $120,000

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. 

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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