Associate Designer - Joe's Jeans

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.

The Associate Designer supports the Lead Designer in all stages of the seasonal design development process, from concept to tech pack development; fittings to delivery. The Associate Designer supports in creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet business and market needs and drive sales - ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation

• Research and identify brand right trends and seasonal concepts; perform competitive market analysis; source and review fabrics, create and maintain development decks and CADS for presentations and meetings
• Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure

Operations & Results

• Design according to sku plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely and accurate execution of product development calendar
• Create hand and Illustrator sketches; create and maintain development line sheets; ownership of TP development and maintenance in PLM system and shared drive, support in sample management, record and support lead designer in all fittings
• Maintain seasonal fabric/trim development library
• Review and approve lab dips, print strike offs, and bulk approvals with Lead Designer and ensure consistency with color and bulk standards. 

Cross-functional Relationships

• Coordinate follow-up with internal and external teammates, including merchandising, technical design, sales, production, and vendors; manage interoffice communication
• Collaborate and work closely on a regular basis with cross-functional partners

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic through clear verbal and written communication 
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
• Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful work environment

• 2-3 year’s experience in the Apparel Industry 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• Experience and knowledge of development across multiple RTW categories/fabrications : woven’s, cut and sew, FF knits, outerwear, leather, etc.
• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team player
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Strong and accurate technical CAD and hand sketching skills
• Excellent knowledge of elevated garment construction, finishing techniques and technical fit 
• Ability to pivot, multitask and stay organized while managing multiple seasons of development at once. 
• Capability and sensibility for merchandising, strong understanding of seasonal development process with PD, TD and Production. 
• Highly proficient in PLM, Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Suites

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:  $55,000-70,000

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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