Assistant, Designer - Boys

Centric Brands Inc.•New York, NY

44d•$55,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Assistant Designer supports the Designer(s) in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by contributing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.

Requirements

Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous, and creative
Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim.
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
1-3 years related experience and/or training in apparel
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products and Mac computers; knowledge of CAD preferable

Nice To Haves

knowledge of CAD preferable

Responsibilities

Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
Assist in development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment
Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary
Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library
Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes
Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary