SENIOR DESIGNER (MENSWEAR)

Centric Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Summer Fridays

Generous PTO

Merchandise discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Centric Brands is seeking a Senior Designer to drive the seasonal design development from concept through delivery. You will create trend-forward designs for menswear wovens, build mood boards, manage color and materials, and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely production.

You will oversee fittings, prepare technical packs, and work with cross-functional teams to meet sales goals and cost targets. A 7+ year background and proficiency in Browzwear, Kaledo, and FlexPLM are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion design and at least 7 years of experience in menswear/wovens.
• Proficient in color, trend analysis and concept development.
• Ability to manage design calendar and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute seasonal design development from concept to delivery.
• Develop mood boards, color palettes, and materials.
• Oversee fittings and ensure alignment with cost structure.
• Create technical packs and maintain color standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Sourcing, and vendors for timely execution.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Mentoring junior designers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe programs

Browzwear

Kaledo

FlexPLM

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.

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

The Senior Designer executes the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by conceptualizing and executing original, trend-appropriate designs that meet market needs and drive sales, ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. The role demands a deep understanding of the menswear market, extensive experience in wovens.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Creative Development

Research and identify wovens trend directions; perform competitive analysis; and create inspiring mood boards and concepts inclusive of color and materials.

Excellent color sense and ability to identify color trends from high and low markets and discern its appropriateness for brand.

Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure; devise style plans and design according to sales needs and emerging trends all whilst ensuring timely execution of product development calendar.

Pull and review fabrics: source yarns and materials, developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and mills. Oversee and drive the development of stitch techniques and textures.

Oversee fittings for all Wovens.

Approve lab dips with team and ensure consistency with color standards; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions.

Oversee creation of technical packs, ensuring accuracy.

Leadership & Teams

Contribute positively to team dynamic fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Attract, develop and retain talent with ability to inspire and mentor young designers on team.

Build meaningful relationships with cross functional partners in Sales and Sourcing to get desired results.

Receive and incorporate feedback from manager and leadership.

Drive change where necessary and processes as needed.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Excellent communication skills – share accurate and timely information across teams for seamless execution
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, and meticulous
• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• Minimum 7 years experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe programs, Browzwear, Kaledo, FlexPLM

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.

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.

Salary Range: $95,200 - $120,000

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer