Associate, Graphic Artist (Production Art)

Centric Brands Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Associate Graphic Artist to join their dynamic Design Operations team. This exciting role involves supporting the creation of Product Lifecycle Management packages and pre-production design work, ensuring that artistic visions come to life through collaboration with senior artists and technical design teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM, alongside a solid understanding of graphic art production processes. Join a company that values creativity and innovation while offering a competitive salary and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant design experience required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Design Operations in creating PLM packages.
• Collaborate with teams to finalize art scale and placement.

Skills

Adobe Suite

Flex PLM

Browzwear 3D Software

Screen-printing techniques

Pantone mixing system

Pattern nesting

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Flex PLM

Browzwear 3D Software

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.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Associate, Graphic Artist (Production Art) supports the Design Operations team in the creation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) packages and pre-production design work under the guidance of the Sr. Product Development Manager.

• Attend style review meetings with Design and cross functional teams to understand, review and discuss vision/concept prior to initiating the PLM tech pack process
• Work closely with the Senior Final Artists and creative teams to achieve the designer’s expectations for each artwork
• Work closely with Senior Design Ops team members to ensure production artwork meets all criteria before sharing with vendors
• Work with the Technical Design team to create nested patterns for art placement and scale approval
• Collaborate with Senior Final Artists by using both 2D/3D images to finalize art scale and placement for production ready PLM technical packages
• Collaborate with project partners to ensure bill of material and art details are aligned for the production tech packs
• Participate in in creating brand specific art sheets by providing color pitch and separation, technique call outs, art size based on sizing requirement and placements
• Convert fabric print motif designs into repeat patterns for rotary and flatbed printing based on cylinder sizes and fabric widths
• Prepare technical layout and color pitch sheets for woven and knit fabrications based on construction and yarn count to be used for PLM Technical packages
• Provide technical callouts on art embellishments including embroideries, graphic screen prints, appliques and fabric prints
• Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials
• Create and maintain brand specific art size and placement manuals using 2D and 3D images
• Modify and update PLM information as needed throughout the development and production process

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM
• Working knowledge of Browzwear 3D Software and Lotta a plus
• Detailed knowledge of screen-printing process and techniques as it applies to fabrications
• Knowledge of printing limitations based on fabrication
• Working knowledge of the Pantone mixing system and how it relates to color matching
• Comprehensive understanding of pattern nesting and production markers as it relates to graphic art
• Superior organizational and communication skills, team and detail oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 3-5 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.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000

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.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.