Centric Brands · 21 hours ago
Assistant, Designer - Boys
US-NY-New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expCentric 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. The Assistant Designer supports the Designer(s) in the seasonal design development process, contributing original design concepts and ensuring timely execution from concept to delivery.
ApparelBeautyFashionJewelry
Responsibilities
Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
Assist in development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment
Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar
Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary
Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives
Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library
Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes
Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
1-3 years related experience and/or training in apparel
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products and Mac computers
Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Highly detail oriented, meticulous, and creative
Preferred
Knowledge of CAD preferable
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (6)
2023 (4)
2022 (9)
2021 (6)
2020 (10)
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
Recent News
2026-01-11
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2026-01-07
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