Assistant, Graphic Artist (Production Art)
About The Position
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. Specific Responsibilities Would Include The Assistant Graphic Artist (Production Art) supports the Design Operations team in the creation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) packages and pre-production design work under the guidance of the Senior Final Artist. The Assistant Graphic Artist (Production Art) reports directly to the Product Development Manager.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM
- Familiar with printing processes and techniques as it applies to fabrications
- Working knowledge of the Pantone mixing system and how it relates to color matching
- Understanding of pattern nesting and production markers
- Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
- 1-2 years of relevant design experience
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Lotta Browzwear a plus
Responsibilities
- Attend style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process
- Provide support to the Designer during style review meetings by taking accurate notes on embellishment/art details for all product categories
- Work with supervisor to achieve designer’s expectations for each artwork
- Work closely with supervisor to ensure production artwork meets all criteria before sharing with vendorsConsistently reference BOM for all TP color/fabric/art numbers
- Assist in setting up color separations, color call outs, sizing and art placements
- Assist in converting allover fabric print motif designs into repeat patterns for rotary and flatbed printing based on cylinder sizes and fabric widths
- Understanding of fabrication limitations and printing restrictions
- Provide technical callouts on art embellishments including embroideries, direct screen prints, appliques and fabric prints
- Modify and update PLM information as needed though out the development/production process
- Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
