Centric Brands is hiring: Graphic Designer - Accessories in New York

Overview

The Graphic Designer collaborates with the graphics team to support the seasonal design development process. The role involves coordinating with the Graphic Artist(s) and Senior Graphic Artist on the creation, execution of layouts, and input on the production of original, trend-appropriate graphics concepts for all design needs, including logos, illustrations, tags, packaging and labels for Tween Accessories.

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Innovation: 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.
• Strategy & Innovation: Monitor new Accessory (Jewelry / Hair) trends, techniques, treatments and resources in graphic design and production.
• Operations & Results: Translate brands into compelling graphic deliverables for logos, illustrations, photographs, tags, labels; coordinate with Graphic Artist(s) to create camera-ready art and color separations; collaborate with Designers and Design Director to incorporate graphics into the line.
• Operations & Results: Provide expert knowledge on graphics aesthetics, processes, and treatments for design team, merchants and production; collaboratively manage reference library.
• Customers & Relationships: Manage follow-up with internal design and production partners; maintain relationships with manufacturers and develop relationships with new suppliers, vendors and business partners to monitor trends and implement current processes.
• Leadership & Teams: Contribute positively to team dynamics and assist in directing or mentoring where appropriate; attract, develop and retain talent; monitor and evaluate performance of individuals.

Qualifications / Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication abilities; team oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, be 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 years of experience in graphic design; significant relevant experience in the Accessories (Jewelry / Hair) category.
• Expert in Adobe products and Mac; highly proficient in Microsoft Office.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000. In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, and strong career development opportunities. Our social impact program and our D&I initiatives support volunteerism and inclusive workplaces.

Equal Opportunity

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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