Centric Brands is hiring: Assistant, Graphic Artist (Production Art) in New York
Centric Brands, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Assistant, Graphic Artist (Production Art)
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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 women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Our focus is on customers and the brands that drive future growth. Innovation guides us as we seize opportunities and thrive in a creative, analytical, outside‑box environment. We are built on respect, hard work, and a shared commitment to reaching bright future together.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Attend style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process
- Provide support to the Designer during style review meetings by taking accurate notes on embellishment/art details for all product categories
- Work with supervisor to achieve designer’s expectations for each artwork
- Work closely with supervisor to ensure production artwork meets all criteria before sharing with vendors; consistently reference BOM for all TP color/fabric/art numbers
- Assist in setting up color separations, color call‑outs, sizing and art placements
- Assist in converting all‑over fabric print motif designs into repeat patterns for rotary and flatbed printing based on cylinder sizes and fabric widths
- Understand fabrication limitations and printing restrictions
- Provide technical callouts on art embellishments including embroideries, direct screen prints, appliques and fabric prints
- Modify and update PLM information as needed throughout the development/production process
- Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials
Our Best Fit Candidate
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM
- Knowledge of Lotta Browzwear a plus
- Familiar with printing processes and techniques as they apply to fabrications
- Working knowledge of the Pantone mixing system and how it relates to color matching
- Understanding of pattern nesting and production markers
- Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work in a fast‑pace, high‑performance environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
- 1‑2 years of relevant design experience
In return, we provide an industry‑competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee shapes the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000
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 of 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 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
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