Graphic Artist

Title: Graphic Artist - License Character

Location: New York, New York, United States

Department: Design

Job type: Remote
Category : Design

Job Description:

About Us

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 Graphic Artist contributes to the seasonal design process by creating and coordinating the production of graphics, working closely with the Art Director and Graphic Designer(s). This role focuses on developing innovative, on-trend graphics and prints for the Adults, Tween, and Family Sleep Character License Sleepwear Division, including brands such as Disney, Paramount, Universal, and Warner Bros.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create graphics and all-over repeat prints under the direction of the Art and Design Directors.
• Research seasonal graphic trends across accounts, licenses, and markets to inspire new designs.
• Develop artwork in a variety of illustration and graphic styles, tailored to the diverse licenses, brands, and product styles.
• Prepare art files for Production, including repeat layouts, recoloring, technique assignment, and tech pack creation.
• Update and modify graphics and prints as needed based on feedback from Sales, Buyers, Production teams, and Licensors.
• Maintain technique libraries and art resources, staying current with new art methods and trends for team access.
• Contribute to presentations and special projects, keeping presentation boards and visual materials up to date.
• Collaborate effectively with Graphic, Design, and Sales teams, and participate in online Licensor Rollouts and meetings.

 

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
 

• 4–8 years of relevant design experience in adult and kids sleepwear; experience with Character Licenses is a plus.
• Strong illustration skills with the ability to sketch and develop creative ideas.
• Proven expertise creating graphics and  seamless all-over repeat patterns for adult apparel in Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Collaborative mindset, working closely with Art Director, Design and Sales teams to develop artwork that aligns with customer needs, price points, and production feasibility.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Mac systems.
• Positive, proactive team player with a passion for innovation and thinking creatively.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills, able to meet multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Understanding of cross-functional collaboration and product lifecycles.

 

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: $85,000-90,000

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

Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity.

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