Designer (Knits)
Centric Brands, New York, NY, United States
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.
Design at Centric 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.
Specific Responsibilities The Designer executes 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
Work with Design Director for preliminary design research, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock‑ups and color‑ups, and inspirational photos
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Operations & Results
Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Select and review raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library
Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process
Customers & Relationships
Coordinate follow‑up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manage interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Leadership & Teams
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Attract, develop and retain talent
Our Best Fit Candidate
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and or Fashion Design or equivalent work experience
4+ years experience in design
Current or previous sock design experience required
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines; highly detail‑oriented, meticulous and creative; technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
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 is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Salary Range: $75,000 to $82,000
Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Design at Centric 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.
Specific Responsibilities The Designer executes 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
Work with Design Director for preliminary design research, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock‑ups and color‑ups, and inspirational photos
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
Operations & Results
Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Select and review raw materials and trims; maintain fabric/trim library
Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions; manage fit process
Customers & Relationships
Coordinate follow‑up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manage interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Leadership & Teams
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Attract, develop and retain talent
Our Best Fit Candidate
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and or Fashion Design or equivalent work experience
4+ years experience in design
Current or previous sock design experience required
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines; highly detail‑oriented, meticulous and creative; technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
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 is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Salary Range: $75,000 to $82,000
Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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