ASSISTANT HOSIERY DESIGNER - Character

As the organization transitions into a portfolio company of Blackstone in the next few months, we are excited about the robust opportunities ahead. 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. The Assistant Designer supports the Designer(s) in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by contributing 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 Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos Assist in development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment Operations & Results Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes Customers & Relationships Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers Leadership & Teams Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary