DESIGNER Job at Centric Brands in New York
Centric Brands - New York, NY, United States, 10261
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Overview
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Overview
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products across multiple segments, including women's, men's, and kid's apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. We focus on our customers and brands to drive future growth, emphasizing innovation, creativity, and analytical thinking. Our team is built on mutual respect and hard work to achieve our goals and build a bright future together.
Designer
What could be more exciting than leaving your mark on some of the world's most famous fashion brands? As a designer at Centric Brands, you'll leverage your skills and creativity to develop designs based on style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends. You will ensure your work can be transformed into finished products efficiently and cost-effectively, collaborating with technical design, production teams, and external vendors. Join us in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that values your contributions.
Specific Responsibilities
We are seeking a Men’s Designer to join our premium brands division, working on a luxury fashion brand known for streetwear-inspired designs, bold graphics, and collaborations. The designer will execute the seasonal design process from concept to delivery, creating original, trend-appropriate designs that meet market needs and drive sales.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy & Innovation
- Research trend directions, perform competitive analysis, review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards, mock-ups, color-ups, and inspirational photos.
- Develop initial seasonal design categories within the larger assortment and cost structure.
Operations & Results
- Design according to style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends; ensure timely product development.
- Create sketches using Illustrator; review specification sheets, line sheets, and maintain accurate records in PLM systems.
- Select and review raw materials and trims; manage fabric/trim libraries.
- Approve lab dips with leadership, review prints and graphics, and manage the fit process.
Customers & Relationships
- Coordinate with internal and external partners, including technical design, production, and vendors.
- Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal teams.
Leadership & Teamwork
- Contribute positively to team dynamics.
Candidate Profile
- 4-7 years of apparel design experience, with specific experience in men's design.
- Strong organizational, communication, and team skills.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail.
- Creative, technically skilled, and knowledgeable in garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, colors, sewing techniques, fabrics, and trims; print design experience is a plus.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, CAD, and 3D design programs like Browzwear.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) matching, summer Fridays, PTO, merchandise discounts, career development, and a dynamic work environment. Our social impact initiatives include Centric Cares and diversity programs to foster an inclusive workplace.
Salary Range: $78,400 - $98,000
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Our compensation offers are tailored based on experience, skills, and other relevant factors, and may include bonuses and other benefits.
Join our community through initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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