Senior Designer - Boys (8 - 20)

Centric Brands • New York, NY

6d • $92,500 - $110,000 • 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. Designer 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. Specific Responsibilities Would Include As a Senior Designer in our Kids (Boy's) division, you will be creating engaging apparel for brands such as Calvin Klein andTommy Hilfinger, collaborating closely with graphic design, product development and production teams.

Requirements

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Experience in PLM
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; strong ability to sketch
• Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.
• 5 - 8 years experience in apparel design; significant relevant experience in category
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers

Responsibilities

• Trend and Market Analysis Researching and identifying trend directions, performing competitive analysis, and creating presentation boards with fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos.
• Design Execution Creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that align with style plans and market needs.
• Technical Design Developing Illustrator sketches, reviewing specification sheets and line sheets, managing the fit process, and ensuring designs are accurately maintained in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

Benefits

• an industry-competitive salary
• a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k)
• Summer Fridays
• generous PTO
• merchandise discounts
• excellent career development opportunities
• a work environment that reflects our industry leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees