Assistant Designer, Graphic Design

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.

We are seeking a talented and proactive Assistant Designer to join our team and support our design initiatives. The ideal candidate will assist in various design tasks and possess the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Assistant Designer will work closely with the Senior Designer from New York Office to sketch and finalize garments from development to production stages, focusing on children’s sleepwear for infants, toddlers, and big kids.

Responsibilities

• Update line sheets and licensor boards.
• Create and update Tech Pack design documents and construction sketches.
• Assist with load requests.
• Collaborate with the Senior Designer and manufacturing partners to achieve optimal construction and fit.
• Develop and maintain a library of unused artwork and images.
• Maintain a reference spec library for each retailer for pre-costing.
• Compile competitive shopping visuals into reports.

Requirements: 

• Strong sketching skills 
• Garment construction knowledge needed
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Share
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative
• Passion for apparel business and ability to work effectively as a team player
• Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail

Competency Requirements ( (if applicable) )

Behavioral Competencies:

• Decision Making
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving
• Driving Execution
• Adaptable and flexible
• Be transparent
• Think positive
• Self-driven

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in: English, Mandarin

Specific Working Conditions

Frequency of Travel: As required.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.