Centric Brands · 4 weeks ago
Designer - Girls
US-NY-New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $90K/yr
7+ years expCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective focused on designing, sourcing, and selling high-quality products. The Designer for the Kids division will create and execute original design concepts for ROXY & BILLABONG Girl Sportswear & Swim brands, ensuring timely execution of the design development process from concept to delivery.
ApparelBeautyFashionJewelry
Responsibilities
Research and identify market trends; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, create presentation boards for meetings, including color-ups and inspirational photos
Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
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; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of 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
Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manager interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Attract, develop and retain talent
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
7+ years experience in apparel/activewear design
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and all Adobe programs on Mac computers
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive the successful execution of an extensive product line
Strong creativity and technical merchandising skills, with the ability to sketch in Adobe Illustrator and a keen attention to detail in both sketching and catalog creation; demonstrates strong aesthetic sensibility and product presentation skills
Extensive knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
PLM experience with fluency in Photoshop a plus
Preferred
Experience in Girl's size 7-16
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Matching 401(k)
Summer Fridays
Generous PTO
Merchandise discounts
Excellent career development opportunities
Company
Centric Brands
Centric Brands is an apparel and accessories company that sells accessories for children, women, and men.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Rabin
Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Gluckman
Senior Vice President/Division Head of Soft Accessories and Seasonal Footwear
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