Centric Brands
Director, Design - Socks
Centric Brands, New York, New York, us, 10261
About UsCentric 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.DesignerWhat 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 IncludeThe Design Director for Socks drives the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by supervising a team of designers to create original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, managing the timely execution of each stage in the process, and coordinating across categories to ensure consistent quality and look. They will work with premium brands like
GAP, Lucky Brand, Vince Camuto, Frye, and Juicy Couture.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESStrategy & InnovationShop and perform research to isolate key, relevant trends for each category or brand; review and provide perspective on competitive analysis; oversee product development and concept boards, mock-ups, color-ups and inspirational photos for presentations.Oversee development of initial seasonal design concepts in context of larger assortment and cost structure; collaborate with sales to devise style plans and design according to trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar; coordinate among design teams to ensure brand cohesiveness across categories.Design and develop collections that will be presented to key retail partners.Operations & ResultsLead team in troubleshooting, including identifying and resolving quality and technical issues.Supervise creation of Illustrator sketches; approve specification sheets and line sheets; review product development logs, line sheets and boards for consistency; approve raw materials and trims.Approve lab dips and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives; approve prints and graphics where appropriate.Work with our robust Design Ops team to ensure the workflow is running smoothly.Customers & RelationshipsDirect interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts, including suppliers and vendors; partner with production and tech; manage interoffice communication and relationships with vendors and internal customers.Leadership & TeamsContribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.Attract, develop and retain talent.Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and team.Our Best Fit Candidate Would HaveSuperior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative.Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; strong ability to sketch in Illustrator.Extensive knowledge of licensed accessories with a focus on knit execution; familiarity with circular knitting along with novelty trim application.Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or Graphic Design.8 - 10 years experience in apparel design; significant relevant experience in category.Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and Mac computers.Sock experience is preferred.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: $125,000 - $130,000At 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.Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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GAP, Lucky Brand, Vince Camuto, Frye, and Juicy Couture.ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESStrategy & InnovationShop and perform research to isolate key, relevant trends for each category or brand; review and provide perspective on competitive analysis; oversee product development and concept boards, mock-ups, color-ups and inspirational photos for presentations.Oversee development of initial seasonal design concepts in context of larger assortment and cost structure; collaborate with sales to devise style plans and design according to trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar; coordinate among design teams to ensure brand cohesiveness across categories.Design and develop collections that will be presented to key retail partners.Operations & ResultsLead team in troubleshooting, including identifying and resolving quality and technical issues.Supervise creation of Illustrator sketches; approve specification sheets and line sheets; review product development logs, line sheets and boards for consistency; approve raw materials and trims.Approve lab dips and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives; approve prints and graphics where appropriate.Work with our robust Design Ops team to ensure the workflow is running smoothly.Customers & RelationshipsDirect interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts, including suppliers and vendors; partner with production and tech; manage interoffice communication and relationships with vendors and internal customers.Leadership & TeamsContribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.Attract, develop and retain talent.Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and team.Our Best Fit Candidate Would HaveSuperior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative.Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; strong ability to sketch in Illustrator.Extensive knowledge of licensed accessories with a focus on knit execution; familiarity with circular knitting along with novelty trim application.Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or Graphic Design.8 - 10 years experience in apparel design; significant relevant experience in category.Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and Mac computers.Sock experience is preferred.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: $125,000 - $130,000At 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.Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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