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 Designer will work on a wide array of platforms within web & social, digital & print. Projects include working on collateral such as email, web design, site banners, marketing campaigns, social media content, look books, presentations, in-store graphics, logos and branding for our west coast Centric Brands including Joe’s Jeans, Hudson Jeans, Favorite Daughter and Herve Leger.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Art Director to uphold and evolve brand guidelines across all touchpoints.
- Ensuring all projects are set up for and meet all task requirements, including but not limited to correct dimensions, file formats, image resolution, and content
- Consistently create designs that drive the visual direction for launches across all marketing touchpoints (including website, email, social & digital paid media, and print collateral), helping to grow and strengthen the brands aesthetic continually.
- Work on concept presentations, brand books, and other brand presentations
- Develop identity and collateral for new brand initiatives
- Collaborate with project managers, copy, merchandisers, planning, and design to obtain relevant information and timelines for each project
- Own projects from concept to design to production while maintaining brand standards
- Work hand-in-hand with the Marketing team to elevate and conceptualize creative brand ideas and campaigns.
- Employ a fluid command of typography, layout, and design in a variety of visual aesthetics
- Have the ability to work independently and in a group environment-promoting a collaborative and creative team environment by engaging other members of the team
- Demonstrate flexibility, organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities while meeting deadlines
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
- Proficient in Adobe platform: Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Premiere Pro, Bridge, and Acrobat
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Powerpoint and Excel
- Strong understanding of digital and print asset creation from concept to completion.
- A strong interest in and understanding of typography in digital space
- Strong awareness and understanding of competitor creative and concepts
Competencies
- Display exceptional follow-through and initiative
- Organized, self-starting, resourceful and team-oriented
- Experience in the digital e-commerce space.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility as well as to multitask and prioritize effectively
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: $75,000-90,000
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.
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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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