Centric Brands is hiring: Associate, Graphic Artist (Production Art) in New York

Associate, 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. We focus on our customers and our brands to drive future growth, and are defined by innovation, creativity, analytical thinking and a commitment to respect and hard work.

Production / Product Development

From sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing, quality control and distribution, our team ensures high standards and profitability. We are looking for a focused, results‑driven, tenacious and highly flexible team player who can build a rewarding career with a leading brand collective.

Specific Responsibilities

• Attend style review meetings with design teams to understand vision and concepts before starting the tech pack process.
• Follow up with design teams on pending information after style review meetings.
• Work with supervisors to meet designers’ expectations for each artwork.
• Ensure production artwork meets all criteria before sharing with vendors.
• Consistently reference BOM for all TP color, fabric and art numbers.
• Participate in creating art pages with color separations, color callouts, sizing and art placements.
• Convert all over‑fabric print motif designs into repeat patterns for rotary and flatbed printing based on cylinder sizes and fabric widths.
• Provide technical callouts on art embellishments, including embroideries, direct screen prints, appliques and fabric prints.
• Support 3D initiatives for artwork scale and placement.
• Maintain digital and physical reference materials for the design operations team.
• Incorporate production‑ready woven and knit technical layout/pitch sheets based on fabric construction and yarn counts into production‑ready artsheets.
• Support the trim team with graphic‑related responsibilities.
• Modify and update PLM information throughout the development/production process.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM.
• Knowledge of Lotta Browzwear (a plus).
• Understanding of fabrication limitations and printing restrictions.
• Familiarity with printing processes and techniques for different fabrications.
• Working knowledge of the Pantone mixing system and its relation 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‑paced, high‑performance environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant design experience.

Benefits & Compensation

In return, we offer an industry‑competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision), a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, career development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, encourages volunteerism and community engagement.

Salary range: $66,000 – $68,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants. If you suspect a recruitment scam, contact your local law enforcement agency or visit the Federal Trade Commission website.