Associate, Graphic Designer (Production Art)

Centric Brands Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,300 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking an Associate Graphic Designer (Production Artist) to support the Design Operations team, focusing on the Under Armour brand. The role involves creating PLM packages, assisting in design reviews, and ensuring that all production artwork meets quality criteria.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or a related field, and 3+ years of design experience. Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM is essential. Benefits include industry-competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant design experience.
• Detail-oriented individual who can work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Design Operations team in creating PLM packages.
• Attend style review meetings to understand vision before beginning tech packs.
• Participate in creating art pages with color separations.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Suite

Knowledge of Flex PLM

Understanding of pattern nesting

Superior organizational and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Lotta Browzwear

Job description

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Associate, Graphic Designer (Production Artist) 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 working with the Kids Division on the Under Armour brand.

• Attends style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process
• Follow up with Design teams on all pending information post style x style review meetings
• Work with supervisor to achieve designer’s expectations for each artwork
• Work closely with supervisor to ensure production artwork meets all criteria before sharing with vendors
• Consistently reference BOM for all TP color/fabric/art numbers
• Participate in creating art pages with color separations, color call outs, sizing and art placements
• Convert all over fabric print motif designs into repeat patterns for rotary and flatbed printing based on cylinder sizes and fabric widths
• Provide technical callouts on art embellishments including embroideries, direct screen prints, appliques and fabric prints
• Support 3D initiatives for artwork scale and placement
• Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials
• Incorporate the production ready woven and knittechnical layout/pitch sheets based on fabric construction and yarn counts into the production ready artsheets
• Modify and update PLM information as needed throughout the development/production process

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM
• Knowledge of Lotta Browzwear a plus
• Knowledge of fabrication limitations and printing restrictions
• Familiar with printing processes and techniques as it applies to different fabrications
• Working knowledge of the Pantone mixing system and how it relates to color matching
• Understanding of pattern nesting and production markers
• Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 3+ years of relevant design experience

Benefits

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 through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $66,300 - $70,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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