Centric Brands · 8 hours ago
Associate Designer (Character Socks)
US-NY-New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products across multiple segments. The Associate Designer will execute the seasonal design development process for character socks, creating original design concepts that meet market needs and collaborating with various teams to ensure timely product delivery.
ApparelBeautyFashionJewelry
Responsibilities
Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review 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 with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process
Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Attract, develop and retain talent
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
4+ years experience in design, preferably sock
Character Design experience required
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
Matching 401 (k)
Summer Fridays
Generous PTO
Merchandise discounts
Excellent career development opportunities
Company
Centric Brands
Centric Brands is an apparel and accessories company that sells accessories for children, women, and men.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Rabin
Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Gluckman
Senior Vice President/Division Head of Soft Accessories and Seasonal Footwear
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