Assistant, Graphic Artist

Centric Brands•New York, NY

8d•$58,000 - $65,000

About The Position

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. Specific Responsibilities Would Include The Assistant Graphic Artist (Production Art) supports the Design Operations team in the creation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) packages and pre-production design work under the guidance of the Senior Final Artist. The Assistant Graphic Artist (Production Art) reports directly to the Senior Art Director..

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Flex PLM
Familiar with printing processes and techniques as it applies to 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
1-2 years of relevant design experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lotta Browzwear a plus

Responsibilities

Attend style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision / concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process
Provide support to the Designer during style review meetings by taking accurate notes on embellishment/art details for all product categories
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
Assist in setting up color separations, color call outs, sizing and art placements
Assist in converting allover fabric print motif designs into repeat patterns for rotary and flatbed printing based on cylinder sizes and fabric widths
Understanding of fabrication limitations and printing restrictions
Provide technical callouts on art embellishments including embroideries, direct screen prints, appliques and fabric prints
Modify and update PLM information as needed though out the development/production process
Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials