Designer - Kid's

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.

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

OFF-WHITE is seeking a highly skilled and creatively driven Kidswear Designer to join our dynamic team. This role requires a unique fusion of elevated streetwear sensibility, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of contemporary fashion, with an emphasis on translating the OFF-WHITE aesthetic to our growing Kidswear line. The ideal candidate will bring strong menswear experience and a passion for design innovation, along with exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop seasonal collections for OFF-WHITE Kidswear, aligning with the brand’s creative direction and streetwear DNA

• Adapt and translate core menswear concepts into age-appropriate and fashion-forward kidswear designs

• Collaborate closely with the Design Director and cross-functional teams (Development, Merchandising, Production) to ensure alignment from concept to final sample

• Create detailed technical sketches, CADs, and presentation boards to support concept development and product storytelling

• Research and apply trends, fabrics, color palettes, silhouettes, and trims appropriate to the OFF-WHITE aesthetic and market positioning

• Participate in fittings, oversee sample reviews, and provide construction and finishing input

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• 4–7 years of apparel design experience with a strong background in kidswear and streetwear

• Deep understanding of streetwear culture, fashion trends, and the OFF-WHITE brand ethos

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills; collaborative team player

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of detail and creativity

• Strong sketching, technical drawing, and CAD skills

• Solid knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, fits, finishing techniques, trims, and fabrications

• Familiarity with print design, graphic placement, and manufacturing processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and 3D design tools such as Browzwear or equivalent

• Experience with PLM systems

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: $85,000-95,000

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

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