Assistant, Graphic Artist

Centric Brands • New York, NY

20d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Centric Brands is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Graphic Artist to support the Graphic Art Manager in developing apparel graphics and prints, creating original artwork, revising existing designs, and preparing production-ready artwork and technical art sheets. The role calls for someone who takes ownership, learns quickly, works independently, anticipates project needs, identifies gaps, and develops ideas and solutions to keep work moving forward.

The Assistant Graphic Artist supports style reviews and meetings, creates and revises artwork and print repeats, prepares files and art charts for production and tech packs, and maintains PLM data and organized artwork libraries. The position also involves managing multiple projects and keeping current with design trends, printing techniques, industry developments, and emerging tools such as AI.

Centric Brands describes itself as a lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets, and sells products across apparel, accessories, entertainment, and beauty. The company offers an industry-competitive salary and benefits, career development opportunities, and opportunities to participate in social impact and employee initiatives.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong traditional art skills, including drawing and illustration, with the ability to develop original artwork for apparel.
• Familiarity with printing processes and fabric limitations.
• Strong active listening and communication skills, including the ability to capture details, understand expectations, and follow through on action items.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt, ask thoughtful questions, and apply feedback to new situations.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and operate without constant supervision.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant apparel graphic or print design experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Pointcarré.
• PLM experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Graphic Art Manager during style reviews and meetings by taking detailed and accurate notes.
• Index and color-separate artwork and prints for efficient recoloring, and prepare production-ready print files.
• Create and revise original artwork, print repeats, and existing graphics.
• Assist in creating complete art charts for tech packs with technical callouts.
• Update and maintain PLM data throughout the development and production process.
• Maintain organized digital and physical artwork libraries.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and newness using AI and emerging tools.
• Stay current on design trends, printing techniques, and industry developments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Matching 401(k).
• Summer Fridays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Career development opportunities.
• Volunteerism and community involvement opportunities through Centric Cares.
• Employee groups, teams, and initiatives including Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level