Associate, Technical Designer Kidswear at Centric Brands | NY, US | Rezi

Associate, Technical Designer Kidswear at Centric Brands

Associate, Technical Designer Kidswear

Centric Brands · NY, US

4 days ago

Associate, Technical Designer Kidswear

Centric Brands · NY, US

4 days ago
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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in style and fit approval process with cross-functional partners to meet all deadlines and address issues for resolution with technical designers and fashion designers.
  • Work closely with the Technical Design Manager to create accurate initial specs and determine proper fit and construction.
  • Measure and prepare all samples for fit sessions.
  • Participate in fit sessions, taking accurate notes during the session, appropriate recommendations for fit and construction issues.
  • Adhere to established fit, construction, and safety standards by producing accurate specification packages including sketch details, base size specifications, grading, and construction.
  • Communicate development and fit information to overseas vendors through written reports, sketches and/or pattern corrections.
  • Review and comment on digital reports from overseas Technical Design team.
  • Field issues from proto through production.
  • Support technical design workload by creating fit schedules and maintaining tracking logs and measurement records.
  • Participate in 3D initiatives.
  • Support additional technical design projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

  • Must possess strong knowledge of garment construction, fit standards, understanding of patternmaking, grade rules and key fabrications.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Child Safety guidelines.
  • Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.
  • Must possess good time management and organizational skills.
  • Must possess the ability to follow through with task completion.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Superior organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Minimum of 2 yrs of technical design experience, preferably in children’s apparel.
  • Experience working with overseas vendors.

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
  • Experience with Flex PLM
  • 3D Browzwear / V-stitcher a plus

Location

  • Remote

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Associate

Education Level

  • Apparel related Associates or Bachelor’s degree from a Fashion School preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $66,300 - $70,000

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Summer Fridays
  • Generous PTO
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Excellent career development opportunities

About the Company

  • 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer