Senior Designer (Palm Tree Crew)

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

As a Senior Designer within our Sports & Entertainment division, you will develop the apparel design vision for Palm Tree Crew—a lifestyle brand blending tropical energy with performance-driven style. You will shape the creative direction of contemporary, streetwear-inspired apparel across key categories including polos, hoodies, tees, and elevated essentials. Bringing together technical expertise and a modern design sensibility, you will drive the development of innovative knitwear and cut-and-sew collections. Partnering closely with product development, graphics, and production teams, you will guide concepts from initial ideation through final execution, delivering collections that seamlessly balance performance, comfort, and cultural relevance across both women’s and men’s lines.

Creative Strategy & Innovation

• Lead seasonal concept development by identifying emerging trends in team sports, entertainment, and streetwear culture.

• Translate trend insights into compelling color stories, fabric narratives, and silhouette direction with a focus on knits and cut-and-sew apparel.

• Partner with graphic designers to develop cohesive visual themes that enhance brand storytelling.

• Create presentation decks, mood boards, and mockups that clearly communicate creative intent and inspire collaboration.

• Continuously research new materials, finishing techniques, and sustainable processes to push design boundaries.

Design Execution & Product Development

• Oversee design from initial sketch through final production—ensuring aesthetic consistency, fit integrity, and technical accuracy.

• Drive the design of garments, trims, tags, and packaging that reinforce brand identity and quality standards.

• Review prototypes, color separations, and final approvals to ensure design intent is realized across all product categories.

• Partner with technical design and production to troubleshoot construction details and optimize for scalability and performance.

• Maintain a curated design reference library and digital archive for team inspiration and efficiency.

Collaboration & Vendor Partnerships

• Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless development cycles.

• Collaborate with mills, factories, and vendors to source innovative fabrics, explore new washes and treatments, and implement best-in-class processes.

• Nurture new supplier relationships to stay connected to the latest resources, technologies, and trends.

Leadership & Team Culture

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining precision and a strong design point of view.

• Communicate effectively across teams, balancing creative vision with commercial awareness and brand consistency.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• 7+ years of apparel design experience, with a strong focus on knits, cut-and-sew, and contemporary or sports-inspired collections.

• Strong portfolio showcasing innovation, storytelling, and technical expert