Senior Manager, Graphic Artist

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.

Graphic Design

What could be more exciting than putting your mark on some of the world’s most famous and well-loved fashion brands and licenses? As a Manager of Graphic Design 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 Senior Graphic Artist Manager leads the seasonal design process from concept through delivery, guiding a team of graphic artists to create original, on-trend artwork that supports product goals and drives sales. This role ensures projects stay on track, maintains consistent quality across categories, and supports pitch and special projects as needed. The Sr. Graphic Artist Manager maintains brand and private-label aesthetics while designing commercially driven, trend-right graphics and prints for sleepwear and sportswear across multiple distribution tiers.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Innovation

• Stay ahead of relevant trends by researching categories and brands, reviewing competitive landscapes, and gathering online references to inspire the creative team.
• Provide strategic insight to ensure designs align with product goals, market needs, and consumer trends.

Graphic Team Development

• Lead seasonal design concept development in partnership with Design, Sales, and Creative leadership, balancing trend direction, assortment needs, and cost structure.
• Ensure timely execution of the product development calendar and brand cohesion across categories.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture by developing and mentoring talent and effectively managing up when necessary.

Operations & Results

• Guide the team through quality and technical challenges, overseeing the creation of graphic concepts and all-over repeat prints.
• Partner closely with Design, Final Art, and Production teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely project delivery.

Customers & Relationships

• Serve as a key point of contact with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Collaborate with Production, Legal, and IT to ensure compliance, streamline workflows, and recommend system and tool enhancements.

• Proven ability to lead a creative team and work collaboratively across functions, including managing up professionally.
• Experience developing apparel graphics, all-over repeat prints, and well-balanced presentations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; team-oriented and detail-focused.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while delivering high-quality, creative work.
• Deep understanding of printing techniques, including fabric properties and color limitations.
• Skilled at giving clear, concise direction to a creative team.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in apparel design, with significant experience in both branded and generic art development.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experienced with Microsoft Outlook and Mac systems.

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: $98,000-105,000

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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