Graphic Designer - Accessories

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.

The Graphic Designer collaboratively supports the graphics component of the seasonal design development process by coordinating with the Graphic Artist(s) and Senior Graphic Artist on the creation, executing the layout and providing input on the production of original, trend-appropriate graphics concepts for all design needs, including logos, illustrations, tags, packaging and labels for Tween Accessories.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation

• Research and identify graphics trend directions in collaboration with the VP of Design; manage development of themes and concepts with Graphic Artist(s); create presentation boards for meetings and mock-ups
• Monitor new Accessory ( Jewelry / Hair ) trends, techniques, treatments and resources in graphic design and production

Operations & Results

• Execute translation of brand(s), where applicable, into compelling graphic deliverables for logos, illustrations, photographs, tags, labels; coordinate with Graphic Artist(s) creation of camera-ready art and color separations; collaborate with Designer(s) and Design Director to incorporate graphics into line
• Provide expert knowledge on graphics aesthetics, processes, and treatments for design team, merchants and production; collaboratively manage reference library

Customers & Relationships

• Manage follow-up with internal partners in design and production; manage interoffice communication and relationships with manufacturers; manage existing relationships and develop relationships with new suppliers, vendors and business partners to monitor trends, leverage new resources and implement most current processes

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
• Attract, develop and retain talent
• Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals

•  Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
• Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for graphics and fonts.
• Extensive knowledge of traditional and web-based graphic production techniques.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 3-5 year’s experience in graphic design; significant relevant experience in the Accessories ( Jewelry / Hair ) category
• Expert in Adobe products and Mac computers; highly proficient in Microsoft Office

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:  $75,000 - $85,000

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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