Assistant, Technical Designer - Robert Graham (Freelance, Part Time) in New York, New York | Careers at Robert Graham (1400 Broadway) - Robert Graham

About Us

It all started with the shirt. Then came the buzz, followed by a groundswell of fans and admirers. Since 2001, Robert Graham has captivated consumers with an aesthetic experience that transcends the ordinary. Each piece is an unconventional work of art designed for an individual who exudes confidence and a distinctive identity. Today, Robert Graham creates four menswear and women’s wear collections a year: spring, pre-fall, fall and resort. The men’s wear collection consists of sportswear, premium denim, furnishings, and outerwear. The women’s wear line consists of sportswear tops and outerwear with plans of expansion into additional categories. Robert Graham now operates freestanding stores in locations including Houston, Las Vegas, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Short Hills, New Jersey and Columbus Circle in New York City. The brand also sells at luxury department stores and boutiques including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales nationwide, and Harry Rosen throughout Canada. Robert Graham has retail presence in more than a dozen countries around the world and has showrooms located in New York City, Los Angeles, Dallas, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Dusseldorf.

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 Assistant Technical Designer will provide support to the Director of Technical Design with the day-to-day operations of the Fit & Spec Dept. Working in our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

• Check in samples of various stages (Protos, Fit, SMS, PPs, TOPs).
• Line up samples in order of priorities for processing.
• Process samples by measuring accurately and expeditiously.
• Check for fit & balance of those samples on the dress-form or a real person, if and when needed.
• Communicate fit & spec comments with factories. Provide technical solutions if and when needed.
• Compile sets of specific specs for new seasons, based on Tech Packs submitted.
• Revise specs occasionally to improve fit and to accommodate fabric types.
• Prep garments for live-fittings on fit models.
• Take notes and pics during fittings.
• Compile fit notes with accompanying pics for further sample evaluations.
• Keep a library of samples for reference and construction.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have:

• Strong understanding of garment constructions and techniques.
• Pattern-making skills
• Fluency with understanding and discussing fractional measurements
• Detail orientated with the ability to remain organized and work well in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Knowledge of pattern-making software products is desirable (Gerber, Lectra, Optitex, Browzwear, Clo3D, Tukatech, etc.)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Design.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.

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: $25.00-30.00/ per hour

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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