Senior Designer, Merrell

Location: New York

About UsCentric 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 The Designer, Women's Apparel for Merrell will lead the seasonal design development process from concept through commercialization, creating innovative, consumer-focused product solutions that align with brand strategy, market trends, and business objectives. This role will partner closely with Merchandising, Development, and Product Leadership to drive a compelling product assortment while elevating Merrell's position within the outdoor and performance apparel market.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy & Innovation Drive seasonal design direction for Women's Apparel categories, translating brand vision, consumer insights, and market trends into commercially successful product concepts.

Research and forecast emerging trends, outdoor performance innovations, competitive landscapes, and consumer behaviors to identify new product opportunities.

Develop and present seasonal concepts, trend stories, color palettes, material direction, and design strategies to cross-functional partners and leadership.

Contribute to long-range product vision and category growth opportunities across the apparel business.

Product Design & Development Lead the design and development of innovative product solutions from concept through final production while balancing performance, function, aesthetics, and cost considerations.

Create detailed design sketches, technical illustrations, specifications, and product documentation to ensure clarity throughout the development process.

Partner with Product Development and Technical Design to execute fit, construction, functionality, and garment performance objectives.

Drive fabric, trim, wash, and material selection, leveraging knowledge of technical outdoor textiles, sustainability initiatives, and performance innovation.

Review prototypes and fittings, providing clear direction to achieve design intent and performance standards.

Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, Sourcing, and Marketing to build cohesive seasonal assortments.

Partner with domestic and international vendors to ensure product execution, quality standards, and development timelines are achieved.

Present design concepts, seasonal strategies, and product recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.

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