Manager, Graphic Design - New York, United States - Centric Brands

Centric Brands

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

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:

The Graphic Arts Manager drives the seasonal design implementation process, from concept to delivery, by supervising a team of graphic arts to create original, trend-appropriate art concepts that meet the product needs and drive sales, managing the timely execution of each stage in the process, and coordinating across categories to ensure consistent quality and look.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation_

Shop and perform research to isolate key, relevant trends for each category or brand, where appropriate; review and provide perspective on competitive analysis; Research and pull Internet reference to assist Graphic Team development.

Oversee development of initial seasonal design concepts in context of larger assortment and cost structure; collaborate with Design and Creative Director to devise style plans and design according to trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar; coordinate among design teams to ensure brand cohesiveness, where appropriate, across categories

Operations & Results_

Lead team in troubleshooting, including identifying and resolving quality and technical issues

Supervise creation of Illustrator sketches, Graphic Art concepts and all-over repeat development

Work cross-divisionally with Design, Final Art and Production Teams

Customers & Relationships_

Direct 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

Partner with the Law Department to ensure that graphics/designs do not infringe on intellectual property rights and register new rights where necessary

Partner with IT to monitor and make recommendations for enhancements, upgrades and purchases

Leadership & Teams_

Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary

Attract, develop and retain talent

Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and team

Work collaboratively and respectfully with Graphic, Design and Sales Team

Strong ability to lead a Team and work collaboratively with others, including Managing up in a professional environment
Experience with graphic and print development. Athletic Performance Brand experience a strong plus.
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; strong ability to sketch
Strong ability to give directions in a clear and concise manner
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design.

years experience in apparel design; significant relevant experience in category

Highly proficient in Adobe programs, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Outlook, Mac computers

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:
$80,