Centric Brands · 11 hours ago
Performance Accessories Designer (Merrell, Spyder)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
4+ years expCentric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective focused on innovation and creativity. The Performance Accessories Designer will execute the seasonal design development process, ensuring timely execution and creating innovative concepts that balance performance, comfort, and aesthetics.
ApparelBeautyFashionJewelry
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and design product lines based on merchandise line plans, thoughtful and informed research and understanding of required product attributes necessary for functional end use, corporate and brand strategies, and pricing structure
Research trends in outdoor, running and performance gear including materials, construction methods and silhouettes; interpret & implement concepts as it relates to market demands, brand DNA and business strategy
Responsible for all aspects of product design process to include market research, mood board creation, design, development, colorways, CAD sketching, material & trim sourcing, tech pack creation & maintenance, fit, color and product approvals
Ensure products meet functional, durability, fit and quality standards
Accountable for meeting deadlines as outlined on seasonal time and action calendar
Ensure daily maintenance of designs in shared drives, PLM and NuOrder systems
Organization of samples and reference materials in the design archives library
Direct communication and follow-up with external customers and contacts including suppliers, manufacturers and licensors
Daily communication and collaboration with internal cross functional & overseas teams
Attend all product and design meetings, domestic/international travel as required
Collaborative team player who contributes positively to team dynamic with the ability to manage up
Open to learning and growing with the ability to ask questions and seek feedback, take initiative, and express ideas clearly & respectfully with their own development and overall success of the team in mind
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in textile design, apparel design, accessories design, industrial design or related field
4-7 years' experience, preferably in performance accessories or apparel
Exceptionally detail oriented with superior organizational skills and excellent communication & presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and meet deadlines
Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; strong sense of color & ability to sketch
Strong understanding of performance materials & trims, construction, fit, silhouettes, and manufacturing
Clear understanding of how to design for end use cases
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Mac computers, experience in PLM a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits plan (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
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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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