Job description

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. The Associate, Graphic Designer (Production Artist) supports the Design Operations team in the creation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) packages and pre-production design work under the guidance of the Sr. Product Development Manager working with the Kids Division on the Under Armour brand. • Attends style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process • Follow up with Design teams on all pending information post style x style review meetings • Work with supervisor to achieve designer’s expectations for each artwork • Work closely with supervisor to ensure production artwork meets all criteria before sharing with vendors • Consistently reference BOM for all TP color/fabric/art numbers • Participate in creating art pages with color separations, color call outs, sizing and art placements • Convert all over fabric print motif designs into repeat patterns for rotary and flatbed printing based on cylinder sizes and fabric widths • Provide technical callouts on art embellishments including embroideries, direct screen prints, appliques and fabric prints • Support 3D initiatives for artwork scale and placement • Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials • Incorporate the production ready woven and knit technical layout/pitch sheets based on fabric construction and yarn counts into the production ready artsheets • Modify and update PLM information as needed throughout the development/production process • Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM • Knowledge of Lotta Browzwear a plus • Knowledge of fabrication limitations and printing restrictions • Familiar with printing processes and techniques as it applies to different fabrications • Working knowledge of the Pantone mixing system and how it relates to color matching • Understanding of pattern nesting and production markers • Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented • Detail oriented • Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field • 3+ years of relevant design experience 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 - $70,000 At 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. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs. 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 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. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: consumer.ftc.gov . #LI-EC1 #LI-Hybrid

Requirements

Must-haves

Attends style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process
Follow up with Design teams on all pending information post style x style review meetings
Work with supervisor to achieve designer’s expectations for each artwork
Work closely with supervisor to ensure production artwork meets all criteria before sharing with vendors
Consistently reference BOM for all TP color/fabric/art numbers
Participate in creating art pages with color separations, color call outs, sizing and art placements
Convert all over fabric print motif designs into repeat patterns for rotary and flatbed printing based on cylinder sizes and fabric widths
Provide technical callouts on art embellishments including embroideries, direct screen prints, appliques and fabric prints
Support 3D initiatives for artwork scale and placement
Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials
Incorporate the production ready woven and knit technical layout/pitch sheets based on fabric construction and yarn counts into the production ready artsheets
Modify and update PLM information as needed throughout the development/production process
Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM
Knowledge of fabrication limitations and printing restrictions
Familiar with printing processes and techniques as it applies to different fabrications
Working knowledge of the Pantone mixing system and how it relates to color matching
Understanding of pattern nesting and production markers
Superior organizational and communication skills; team oriented
Detail oriented
Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
3+ years of relevant design experience
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Nice-to-haves

Knowledge of Lotta Browzwear a plus

Application prep

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Platform: icims
Effort: medium

Benefits

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Dental

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401(K)

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