ASSOCIATE, GRAPHIC DESIGNER (PRODUCTION ART)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits plan (medical,

401(k) matching

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Be Green/Be Giving initiatives

D&I workshops

Job summary

Centric Brands in New York seeks an Associate, Graphic Designer (Production Artist) to support the Design Operations team. You will help create PLM packages and pre-production artwork for the Kids Division under the Under Armour brand, coordinating styling, color, and print details.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced setting. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite and PLM platforms.
• Knowledge of Browzwear and printing restrictions.
• Understanding of Pantone color matching.
• Experience with pattern nesting and production markers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision before initiating the tech pack process.
• Follow up with Design teams on pending information after style reviews.
• Ensure production artwork meets criteria before sharing with vendors.
• Reference BOM for TP color/fabric/art numbers.
• Create art pages with color separations, call outs, sizing and placements.
• Convert fabric print motifs into repeats for printing.
• Provide technical callouts on embellishments.
• Support 3D initiatives for artwork scale and placement.
• Maintain reference materials for Design Operations.
• Update PLM information during development/production.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Team oriented

Fast paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

Flex PLM

Lotta Browzwear

Pantone color system

Job description

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 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 knit technical 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 & Perks

• industry-competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
• a matching 401(k)
• Summer Fridays
• generous PTO
• merchandise discounts
• excellent career development opportunities
• a work environment that reflects our industry leadership
• social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in
• 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