Centric Brands Inc. is hiring: Associate, Packaging Designer in New York
Centric Brands Inc., New York, NY, United States, 10261
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.
Design at Centric
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.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include
This individual will design licensed packaging solutions to brief and within specific retailer and licensor requirements. The packaging designer is expected to see all development through from CAD stage to costing to final proof stage, liaising at all times with the nominated supplier and/ or local supplier for the business.
- Design all packaging that may be required by the business, within the guidelines set out by retailer and licensor.
- Submit all packaging designs for licensor and retailer approval accordingly and undertake any amends or changes.
- Manage and oversee the proofing/sampling stage by the businesses nominated supplier and/or local vendor.
- Manage and oversee the proofing/sampling stage by any 3rd party suppliers/retailers to ensure consistency in brand identity.
- Undertake a twice-yearly update of packaging library to ensure any licensor updates or changes are adhered to. This information is then collated and rolled out across the business.
- Undertake competitor packaging shop reports on a seasonal basis to ensure a sound awareness of market trends to be presented back to encourage additional premiums at retail.
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
- Proven track record of designing and implementing packaging design solutions.
- Bachelor's Degree in Design or experience with product or packaging design.
- Experience in creating branded solutions within a retail sector would be desirable.
- Proficient in use of Adobe design suite and Microsoft Office.
- The successful candidate must be able to manage their own workload and be capable of making key decisions to ensure the fast and smooth running of the packaging process.
- The successful candidate is someone keen to take on a key role within the packaging design department and show enthusiasm in their work whilst meeting business deadlines.
- This role requires a person who is confident in communicating with people at all levels.
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: $65,000 to $70,000
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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