Graphic Artist - New York, United States - Centric Brands

Centric Brands

Verified Company

New York, United States

1 week 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 Artist collaboratively manages the graphics component of the seasonal design development process by executing the creation, coordinating the production and working closely with the Art Director and Graphic Designer(s).

The main function for this role is the development of innovative, trend-appropriate graphics and prints for the Boys Character License Sleepwear Division, Infant/Toddler to Big Boys size range.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Innovation_

Research and identify graphic and print trend directions in collaboration with Art Director and Graphic Designer(s); Collaborate with the Team of Graphic Artists to complete projects in a timely manner and in a user-friendly manner.

Revise graphics accordingly based off notes and comments from Licensors, Sales Team, and Buyers.

Operations & Results_

Execute compelling graphic and printed deliverables for garments for Seasonal lines for different tiers of distribution from mass market, clubs and off-price accounts.

Create deliverables in a production ready manner for cross-divisional usability.

Customers & Relationships_

Manage follow-up with internal partners in design and production; manage interoffice communication and relationships with vendors and manufacturers; manage existing relationships and develop relationships with new suppliers, vendors and business partners to monitor trends, leverage new resources and implement most current processes

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_
Work collaboratively and respectfully with Graphic, Design and Sales Team. Attend online Licensor Rollouts and Meetings
Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
Character License experience a must. Possess a strong passion for Character License and Pop Culture
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; highly detailoriented, meticulous and creative
Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for graphics and fonts; ability to create seamless allover repeat prints, strong color sense, ability to sketch and render in Photoshop.
Needs to work Proactively and collaboratively in a Team environment.
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related field

years experience in graphic design; significant relevant experience in sleepwear a positive.

Expert in Adobe programs and Mac computers; highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop

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: 65,000-85,000

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