Associate Designer - Socks and Footwear

Centric Brands

  • New York City, NY
  • $58,500-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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.DesignerWhat 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:The Associate Designer supports the design team in a range of creative and technical ways. This role is hands-on and interactive with multiple teams and a great opportunity to grow in design and product development expertise. Categories of focus will be in Socks and Footwear.Responsibilities Include:
  • Assist with seasonal design for socks including pattern layouts, colorations and linesheet building
  • Execute design and CAD updates based on sales & customer feedback
  • Request seasonal lab dips, strike-offs and market samples through overseas teams
  • Request all reference materials for design and product development through overseas teams
  • Build swatch and trim cards and management of design libraries
  • Management of in-house samples and sample libraries
  • Work with overseas teams to ensure product development & calendar milestones are met
  • Conduct initial sample reviews and provide constructive feedback
  • Regular use of PLM systems including data entry and file uploads
  • Management of PLM systems to ensure accuracy throughout design process
  • Work collaboratively with Manufacturers and Production teams to ensure targets costs, quality and sample expectations are met. Ensure timelines are met to meet calendar and sales deadlines.
  • Work collaboratively with Licensing, Production and Sales teams for sample reviews and hand-offs
  • Work collaboratively with the Design Director for all creative direction and department needs
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:
  • Highly organized and ability to manage various deadlines
  • Adaptable to working on multiple product lines and brands
  • Experience in knitwear product design. Experience with socks and multi-packs a bonus
  • An eye for color, and pattern layouts preferred. Must have an eye for detail
  • Experience working with overseas vendors
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems and Mac platforms
  • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Comfortable with taking a lead in meetings with internal and external teams on a regular basis
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: $58,500-65,000At 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.Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPlease note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: .#LI-JE1#LI-Hybrid

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