Associate, Designer - Off-Price

Centric Brands; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,640 - 73,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Matching 401(k)

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking an Associate Off-Price Designer based in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you'll support the seasonal design and development process for denim and ready-to-wear apparel. The ideal candidate should possess strong sketching skills and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with experience in apparel design, particularly denim.

This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as generous PTO and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in apparel design; denim experience preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of garment construction, wash processes, and fabric behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support design development process from concept to delivery.
• Create flat sketches for garments using Adobe Illustrator.
• Track development milestones to ensure on-time sample delivery.

Skills

Strong sketching ability

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

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.

Associate, Off-Price Designer

As an Associate Off-Price Designer at Centric Brands (Hudson and Joe’s Jeans), you will play a key supporting role in the seasonal design and development process for denim and ready to wear for both women’s and men’s categories as needed. Working under the direction of the Senior Manager of Product Development and Design, you’ll help bring styles to life—from concept to final product—through trend research, sketching, sample development, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to grow their technical and creative skills within a denim-focused environment.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Associate Off-Price Designer supports the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process.

Strategy & Innovation

• Research and identify brand-right seasonal trends and concepts
• Support execution of seasonal design within the context of the overall assortment, cost and vendor strategy

Product Design & Development

• Create flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator for garments including jeans, jackets, skirts, shorts, shirts, sweaters for women’s and men’s categories
• Prepare tech packs, update spec sheets, and maintain accurate product records in PLM or shared drives
• Support fabric and trim selection, wash development, and sample tracking
• Attend fittings and assist with fit notes for development and production

Operations & Execution

• Maintain design libraries, sample archives, and organizational tools
• Track development milestones to ensure on-time sample delivery
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in technical design, production, and merchandising

Relationships & Communication

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors
• Support follow-up on sample status, fabric / lab dip/ knit down approvals
• Support in denim wash approvals and communication to vendors
• Assist in maintaining denim wash standard library
• Work closely with the Senior Manager of Product Development and Design, to ensure design execution aligns with brand and business goals

Team Contribution

• Bring a collaborative, solutions-oriented attitude to the team
• Take initiative to learn and manage up when appropriate
• Stay organized, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Assist in preparation for key allocation meetings, including preparing samples and supporting documents

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 3-4 years of experience in apparel design; denim experience preferred
• Strong sketching ability and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign (Mac environment)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel/ Word/ Powerpoint) to maintain WIP reports.
• Comprehensive understanding of garment construction, wash processes, and fabric behavior (especially denim)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with PLM systems to create and maintain tech packs
• Positive attitude and interpersonal skills

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: $68,640-$73,500

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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