Senior Director, Design - UA Kids

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 Senior Designer for Kids, Under Armour supports the overall creative direction of the brand by translating trends, inspiration, and brand vision into modern and compelling assortments. The Senior Designer plays a key role in executing seasonal concepts from ideation through final development, ensuring designs meet standards of quality, comfort, and safety. 

Design & Creative Development

• Support the development of seasonal design concepts for boy's tops, bottoms and separates, aligned with brand direction
• Research and interpret macro and micro trends in color, print, silhouette, and fabrication
• Assist in creating concept boards, color palettes, print direction, and fabric stories
• Design original styles, prints, and graphics that reflect brand identity and market trends
• Ensure consistency of aesthetic across categories while supporting age-appropriate differentiation

Assortment Development

• Partner with Design Director and cross-functional teams to build balanced, trend-right assortments
• Contribute to the development of silhouettes, prints, and fabrications appropriate for infant categories
• Help refine style assortments to ensure clarity, cohesion, and commercial viability
• Elevate core and basic items through thoughtful design details and updated color/application

Design Execution & Product Development

• Execute design development from sketch through production with attention to detail and accuracy
• Create Illustrator sketches, CADs, and technical packages for development
• Review lab dips, strike-offs, prints, and samples, ensuring alignment with design intent
• Collaborate with technical design and production teams on fit, construction, and quality
• Ensure all designs meet safety, comfort, and regulatory standards for infant apparel

Trend & Market Awareness

• Maintain awareness of fashion, lifestyle, and consumer trends relevant to infant and children’s wear
• Conduct market research and competitive shopping to inform design direction
• Support preparation of seasonal presentations, concept boards, and design reviews

Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Work closely with merchandising, production, and technical design partners to execute seasonal goals
• Contribute to a collaborative, creative team environment
• Provide support and mentorship to junior designers when needed
• Manage multiple projects with strong organizational and communication skills

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field
• 6–8 years of apparel design experience, with experience in kids preferred
• Strong design sensibility with the ability to translate trends into age-appropriate product
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CAD systems, Microsoft Office, and Mac platforms
• Strong sketching, color sense, and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

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: $140,000-150,000

 

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.