Associate, Design Operations

Centric Brands Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 66,300 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands seeks an Associate Designer (Design Ops) to partner with the Creative team and support all technical aspects of the design process, including PLM packages and pre-production work.

You will collaborate with production artists and cross-functional teams to ensure PLM techpacks are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with concept sketches and style guides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant design experience.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop; strong PLM skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design and Cross-functional teams to create PLM tech packs for all product categories.
• Attend style review meetings to understand vision and product details before initiating tech packs.
• Generate BOM pages with fabrics, trims, embellishments, labels and packaging.
• Create and modify Illustrator manufacturing and detail pages for new silhouettes.
• Build manufacturing worksheets showing stitching and seaming specs using ISO standards.
• Update PLM information throughout development and production processes.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM systems

Garment construction knowledge

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design or related field

Tools

FlexPLM

Job description

About Us

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.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Associate, Designer (Design Ops) will work closely with the Sr. Product Development Manager and serve as a partner to the Creative team supporting all technical aspects of the design process including PLM packages and pre-production design work.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Design and Cross-functional development teams to create detailed PLM Tech packs for all product categories
• Attend style review meetings with the design team to understand vision / concepts and product details prior to initiating the tech pack process
• Generate Bill of Material (BOM) pages comprised of all garment components: fabrics, trims, embellishments, labels and packaging
• Create and modify Illustrator manufacturing and detail pages for new silhouettes
• Build manufacturing worksheets to communicate proper stitching and seaming specifications using the ISO 4915 stitch matrix
• Collaborate with the Production Artists to ensure all aspects of the PLM techpacks are aligned prior to hand off
• Attend salesman sample meetings to review seasonal product
• Modify and update PLM information as needed throughout the development / production process
• Support project management activities by participating in project handoffs, logging and tracking work within management charts, and maintaining accurate project status updates throughout the development process
• Participate in creating manuals to standardize Design Ops development processes

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Understanding of the product development process, including key milestones from concept through production
• Knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, seam types and basic fit principles
• Technical knowledge of fabric qualities, constructions and finishes for all product categories
• Proficiency in Adobe suite- specifically Illustrator and Photoshop
• Working knowledge of FlexPLM or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Understanding of children\'s product safety requirements and compliance standards
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design or related field
• 2-4 years of relevant design experience

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: $66,300 - $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