Associate, Off-Price Designer (Hudson and Joe's Jeans)
Hudson Jeans, Los Angeles, CA, US, 90079
Duration: Full Time
Associate, Off-Price Designer (Hudson and Joe's Jeans)
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About Us
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including womens, mens and kids apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the companys 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.
Associate, Off-Price Designer
As an Associate Off-Price Designer at Centric Brands (Hudson and Joes Jeans), you will play a key supporting role in the seasonal design and development process for denim and ready to wear for both womens and mens categories as needed. Working under the direction of the Senior Manager of Product Development and Design, youll help bring styles to lifefrom concept to final productthrough trend research, sketching, sample development, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to grow their technical and creative skills within a denim-focused environment.
About Us
Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including womens, mens and kids apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the companys 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.
Associate, Off-Price Designer
As an Associate Off-Price Designer at Centric Brands (Hudson and Joes Jeans), you will play a key supporting role in the seasonal design and development process for denim and ready to wear for both womens and mens categories as needed. Working under the direction of the Senior Manager of Product Development and Design, youll help bring styles to lifefrom concept to final productthrough trend research, sketching, sample development, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to grow their technical and creative skills within a denim-focused environment.
Specific Responsibilities Would Include
The Associate Off-Price Designer supports the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.
Strategy & Innovation
- Research and identify brand-right seasonal trends and concepts
- Support execution of seasonal design within the context of the overall assortment, cost and vendor strategy
- Create flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator for garments including jeans, jackets, skirts, shorts, shirts, sweaters for womens and mens categories
- Prepare tech packs, update spec sheets, and maintain accurate product records in PLM or shared drives
- Support fabric and trim selection, wash development, and sample tracking
- Attend fittings and assist with fit notes for development and production
- Maintain design libraries, sample archives, and organizational tools
- Track development milestones to ensure on-time sample delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners in technical design, production, and merchandising
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
- Support follow-up on sample status, fabric / lab dip/ knit down approvals
- Support in denim wash approvals and communication to vendors
- Assist in maintaining denim wash standard library
- Work closely with the Senior Manager of Product Development and Design, to ensure design execution aligns with brand and business goals
- Bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented attitude to the team
- Take initiative to learn and manage up when appropriate
- Stay organized, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Assist in preparation for key allocation meetings, including preparing samples and supporting documents
- Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or related field
- 3-4 years of experience in apparel design; denim experience preferred
- Strong sketching ability and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign (Mac environment)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel/ Word/ Powerpoint) to maintain WIP reports.
- Comprehensive understanding of garment construction, wash processes, and fabric behavior (especially denim)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Familiarity with PLM systems to create and maintain tech packs
- Positive attitude and interpersonal skills
Salary Range: $68,640-$73,500
At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.
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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams .
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology-
Industries
Manufacturing, Retail, and Retail Apparel and Fashion
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