Associate, Designer (IZOD - Men's Apparel)

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 Associate Designer supports the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend‑appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. Strategy & Innovation Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock‑ups, color‑ups, inspirational photos Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure Operations & Results Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar Create Illustrator sketches; review specification sheets and line sheets; ensure accuracy of product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; ensure maintenance of designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of library Approve lab dips with Senior Designer(s) and ensure consistency with color standards and licensor directives, where appropriate; review prints and graphics where appropriate and advise revisions. Maintain fabric & lab dip submission files. Customers & Relationships Coordinate follow‑up with internal cross‑functional partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manage interoffice communication Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal teams Leadership & Teams Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have Superior 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; ability to sketch Ability to create design detail pages with clear technical call‑outs and a strong understanding of garment construction Highly proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator, including print manipulation & re‑coloring Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design 3‑5 years experience in apparel design 3D software knowledge a plus AI platforms/experience a plus Benefits 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 through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. Salary Range: $66,300 - $75,000 Equal Opportunity Employer Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. 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