Associate Technical Designer

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.

Designer

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. The challenges are exciting and the possibilities endless – as you contribute your skills in a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that celebrates you as a valuable member of the team.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Associate, Technical Designer supports the seasonal design and merchandising process by providing strong technical design support for in-category styles to ensure on-budget, on-time delivery of quality goods and will support the design team through a thorough physical inspection of all goods designed.

• Work closely with Design to create accurate initial specs and determine proper fit and construction.
• Participate heavily in fit sessions, making recommendations for fit and construction issues.
• Collect and advise fit sample comments to vendors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on style and fit approval process to meet all deadlines. Address issues for resolution with technical designers and fashion designers.
• Own communication of development and fit information to overseas vendors through written reports, sketches and/or pattern corrections.
• Make recommendations on how to organize and prioritize workload to meet all deadlines.
• Support Technical Designer workload by creating fit schedules and owning tracking and measurement records.
• Adhere to established fit, construction, and safety standards by producing accurate specification packages including sketch details, base size specifications, grading, and construction

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, balance creativity with technical capability, and interpret design sketches for tech packs
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity manufacturing
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 - 4 years experience in technical design of apparel
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM Adobe products, 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 though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. 

Salary Range: $65,000-$68,00

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 as to 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 a 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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