Associate, Designer - Boys Character Licenses

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products across various segments. The Associate Designer will support the seasonal design development process for Boy’s Sleepwear by creating original design concepts and ensuring timely execution from concept to delivery.ResponsibilitiesResearch and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photosExecute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structureDesign according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendarCreate Illustrator sketches; precosts, 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 drivesSelect and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of libraryApprove 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 revisionsWork with sample room to create designer and showroom samplesCoordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manage interoffice communicationBuild collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customersContribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessaryAttract, develop and retain talentSkillsBachelor's Degree in Fashion Design1-4 years experience in apparel or sleepwear design, or relevant experienceSuperior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team orientedAbility to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creativeCreativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketchHighly proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator, CAD and Mac ComputersBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionMatching 401(k)Summer FridaysGenerous PTOMerchandise discountsExcellent career development opportunitiesCompany OverviewCentric Brands is an apparel and accessories company that sells accessories for children, women, and men. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://centricbrands.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCentric Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 10 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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