Associate, Technical Designer Kidswear

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.

We are looking for an associate technical designer to work with our growing Kids Division, working on exciting new licenses and brands such as Under Armour, Billabong, Roxy, and Quiksilver.

Specific Responsibilities

• Participate in style and fit approval process with cross-functional partners to meet all deadlines and address issues for resolution with technical designers and fashion designers.
• Work closely with the Technical Design Manager to create accurate initial specs and determine proper fit and construction.
• Measure and prepare all samples for fit sessions.
• Participate in fit sessions, taking accurate notes during the session, appropriate recommendations for fit and construction issues.
• Adhere to established fit, construction, and safety standards by producing accurate specification packages including sketch details, base size specifications, grading, and construction.
• Communicate development and fit information to overseas vendors through written reports, sketches and/or pattern corrections.
• Review and comment on digital reports from overseas Technical Design team.
• Field issues from proto through production  
• Support technical design workload by creating fit schedules and maintaining tracking logs and measurement records.  
• Participate in 3D initiatives.
• Support additional technical design projects and initiatives as needed.  

Competencies

• Must possess strong knowledge of garment construction, fit standards, understanding of patternmaking, grade rules and key fabrications.
• Comprehensive understanding of Child Safety guidelines
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
• Must possess good time management and organizational skills
• Must possess the ability to follow through with task completion
• Ability to multi-task
• Superior organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 3+ yrs Technical Design experience in children’s apparel required
• Apparel related Associates or Bachelor’s degree from a Fashion School preferred
• Experience working with overseas vendors

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with Flex PLM
• 3D Browzwear / V-stitcher a plus.

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: $$58,500 - $65,000

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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