Senior Designer, Cold Weather Accessories (Coach)

Centric Brands Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Centric Brands Inc. is seeking a Designer to shape product lines across women’s, men’s and kids’ segments. You’ll translate style plans and trends into designs while coordinating with technical design, production teams, and external vendors.

You will lead mood boards, colorways, CAD sketches, materials and trims sourcing, tech pack maintenance and product approvals, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Deadline-driven with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Blend of creative talent, technical design, and merchandising acumen.
• Deep understanding of textiles and accessories design including knits, wovens, prints, trims, and manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Textile/Fashion/Apparel Design or related field.
• 7–8 years of relevant experience in soft accessories, textiles, and/or apparel design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Mac platforms; PLM familiarity a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design product lines based on plans, brand strategies, and pricing.
• Conduct market research, trend analysis, and competitive shopping to identify opportunities.
• Interpret trends into commercially viable products reflecting brand DNA.
• Own all aspects of the design process including mood boards, CAD, material sourcing, tech packs, fittings and approvals.
• Meet deadlines according to seasonal calendars and milestones.
• Maintain design information across PLM, NuORDER, and shared drives.
• Organize and manage samples and reference materials in the design archive.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, licensors and internal teams throughout development.

Skills

Textile design

Hand-sketching

Color theory

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Textile/Fashion/Apparel Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Mac platforms

PLM systems

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

Strategy & Innovation

• Conceptualize and design product lines based on merchandise line plans, brand strategies, and pricing architecture.
• Conduct market research, trend analysis, and competitive shopping to identify opportunities and emerging trends.
• Interpret and translate trends into commercially viable products that reflect Coach's brand DNA and business strategy.

Operations & Results

• Own all aspects of the product design process, including mood boards, design development, colorways, CAD sketching, material and trim sourcing, tech pack creation and maintenance, fittings, and product approvals.
• Ensure all deadlines are met according to the seasonal calendar and key milestones.
• Maintain accurate design information across shared drives, PLM, and NuORDER systems.
• Organize and manage samples and reference materials within the design archive library.

Customer & Cross-Functional Partnerships

• Communicate directly with suppliers, manufacturers, licensors, and other external partners.
• Collaborate daily with internal cross-functional teams and overseas partners throughout the development process.
• Participate in product and design meetings and travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Leadership & Teams

• Contribute positively to a collaborative team environment and effectively manage upward.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset by seeking feedback, asking questions, taking initiative, and sharing ideas constructively.
• Provide creative direction, mentorship, and performance management to direct reports while helping attract, develop, and retain talent.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform successfully in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment while balancing multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong blend of creative talent, technical design expertise, and merchandising acumen, with a refined sense of color and excellent hand-sketching abilities.
• Deep understanding of textile and accessory design, including knits, wovens, prints, materials, trims, construction techniques, silhouettes, and manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Fashion/Apparel Design, Accessories Design, or a related discipline.
• 7-8 years of relevant experience in soft accessories, textiles, and/or apparel design.
• Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Mac platforms; familiarity with PLM systems is a plus.

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: $85,000 - $110,000

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.

Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated. Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer