Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective focused on designing high quality products across various segments. The Assistant Designer will support the design team in the seasonal design development process by contributing original design concepts and ensuring timely execution of each stage in the process.
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
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous, and creative
- Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim
Skills
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous, and creative
- Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim
- 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; knowledge of CAD preferable
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Matching 401(k)
- Summer Fridays
- Generous PTO
- Merchandise discounts
- Excellent career development opportunities
Company Overview
- Centric Brands is an apparel and accessories company that sells accessories for children, women, and men. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://centricbrands.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Centric Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.