Graphic Designer - Accessories

Centric Brands•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

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 Graphic Designer collaboratively supports the graphics component of the seasonal design development process by coordinating with the Graphic Artist(s) and Senior Graphic Artist on the creation, executing the layout and providing input on the production of original, trend-appropriate graphics concepts for all design needs, including logos, illustrations, tags, packaging and labels for Tween Accessories.

Requirements

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 graphics and fonts
Extensive knowledge of traditional and web-based graphic production techniques
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
3-5 year’s experience in graphic design; significant relevant experience in the Accessories ( Jewelry / Hair ) category
Expert in Adobe products and Mac computers; highly proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Research and identify graphics trend directions in collaboration with the VP of Design; manage development of themes and concepts with Graphic Artist(s); create presentation boards for meetings and mock-ups
Monitor new Accessory ( Jewelry / Hair ) trends, techniques, treatments and resources in graphic design and production
Execute translation of brand(s), where applicable, into compelling graphic deliverables for logos, illustrations, photographs, tags, labels; coordinate with Graphic Artist(s) creation of camera-ready art and color separations; collaborate with Designer(s) and Design Director to incorporate graphics into line
Provide expert knowledge on graphics aesthetics, processes, and treatments for design team, merchants and production; collaboratively manage reference library
Manage follow-up with internal partners in design and production; manage interoffice communication and relationships with manufacturers; manage existing relationships and develop relationships with new suppliers, vendors and business partners to monitor trends, leverage new resources and implement most current processes
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Attract, develop and retain talent
Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals