Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Accessories Designer (Cold Weather)

image

Centric Brands

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • New York

AI generated summary

  • You need strong organization and communication skills, creativity, cold weather experience, a degree in Fashion Design, 4-5 years in apparel design, and proficiency in relevant software.
  • You will design cold weather accessories, research trends, create sketches, manage product development timelines, select materials, approve colors, and collaborate with teams and vendors.

Requirements

  • Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
  • Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising; ability to sketch
  • Cold weather experience a plus
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
  • 4-5 years experience in apparel design
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD and Mac computers

Responsibilities

  • The Designer executes the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery, by creating and executing original, trend-appropriate design concepts that meet market needs and drive sales, and ensuring the timely execution of each stage in the process. The Designer must understand executing for brand specific products.
  • Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis; pull and review fabrics, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
  • Execute development of initial seasonal design category in context of larger assortment and cost structure
  • Design according to style plans, sales needs and emerging trends; ensure timely execution of product development calendar
  • Create Illustrator sketches; 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 drives
  • Select and review raw materials and trims; ensure maintenance of fabric/trim library
  • Approve 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 revisions; manage fit process
  • Coordinate follow-up with internal and external customers and partners, including technical design, production and vendors; manage interoffice communication
  • Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers
  • Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
  • Attract, develop and retain talent

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Accessories Designer position?

The main focus of the Accessories Designer position is to create designs for cold weather accessories based on style plans, sales needs, and emerging trends, while ensuring timely execution from concept to delivery.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design and 4-5 years of experience in apparel design, along with superior organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD, and Mac computers.

Is cold weather experience necessary for this position?

Cold weather experience is considered a plus for this role, but it is not explicitly required.

What software skills are expected from the designer?

Designers are expected to be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, CAD, and Mac computers.

What does the salary range look like for this position?

The salary range for the Accessories Designer position is $75,000 to $80,000 annually.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Centric Brands?

Centric Brands offers a vibrant, customer- and people-centric culture that values creativity and teamwork, along with a supportive work environment that reflects industry leadership.

Does Centric Brands provide benefits?

Yes, Centric Brands provides a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, and excellent career development opportunities.

How does Centric Brands approach diversity and inclusion?

Centric Brands has a D&I committee aimed at shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion through workshops, resources, and inspiring conversation.

How will I be involved in team dynamics as a designer?

As a designer, you will be expected to contribute positively to team dynamics and manage relationships to help attract, develop, and retain talent within the team.

How can I apply for this position?

You can apply for this position through the Centric Brands careers site, as they will only reach out to candidates who have applied through that platform.

Centric Brands

Fashion & Arts
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Centric Brands LLC is a global leading lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. Centric designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company’s portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, Spyder®, and Under Armour® in the kid’s category; Joe’s Jeans®, Buffalo®, Hervé Léger®, and IZOD® in the men’s and women’s apparel category; Coach®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, All Saints®, Frye®, Timberland®, Hunter®, and Jessica Simpson® in the accessories category; and in the entertainment category, Disney®, Marvel®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates Zac Posen®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, Avirex®, Fiorelli®, and Taste Beauty® and operates a joint venture brand, Favorite Daughter, with Sara and Erin Foster. The Company’s products are sold through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in Asia (Hong Kong, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia), London, Montreal, and Toronto. Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business. Through our collective volunteerism and contributions, we are dedicated to making a caring and lasting impact on the world around us.