Centric Brands · 6 days ago
Associate Designer, Handbags
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs and markets high quality products. As an Associate Designer, you will collaborate with design and cross-functional teams to execute design visions while ensuring impeccable fit and construction for handbags and Small Leather Goods.
ApparelBeautyFashionJewelry
Responsibilities
Partner with creative design team to achieve aesthetic while adhering to a production time and action calendar
Collaborate with the Technical Design Director and cross-functional partners to land on appropriate fit and functional intent for each product of handbag and Small Leather Goods design
Manage all technical requirements to develop and execute processes from product development to production
Create and maintain detailed tech packs including specs, tolerances, grading, detail sketches with construction/stitching and fit evaluation comments
Provide technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit and styling
Measure and evaluate handbags and SLG from proto sample through TOP samples
Maintain close partnership with production teams to maintain on-time delivery throughout the pre-production process and proactively monitor seasonal workload
Qualification
Required
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Handbag experience required
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, 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
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
1-3 years experience in handbag design
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers
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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