Graphic Designer -Packaging | Beauty & Tween Accessories
Company : Centric Brands Inc.
Location : New York, NY, 10118
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 January 2026
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
The Graphic/Packaging Designer collaboratively manages the graphics component of the seasonal design development process by coordinating with the Graphic Artist(s) and Senior Graphic Artist on the creation, executing the layout and providing input on the production of original, trend-appropriate graphics concepts for all design needs, logos, illustrations, tags and labels.
Strategy & Innovation
- Research and identify graphics/packaging trend directions in collaboration with Design Director; manage development of themes and concepts with Graphic Artist(s); create presentation boards for meetings and mock-ups
- Monitor new Beauty/Accessory trends, techniques, treatments and resources in graphic design and production
Operations & Results
- Execute translation of brand(s), where applicable, into compelling graphic deliverables for logos, illustrations, photographs, tags, labels; coordinate with Graphic Artist(s) creation of camera-ready art and color separations; collaborate with Designer(s) and Design Director to incorporate graphics into line
- Provide expert knowledge on graphics aesthetics, processes, and treatments for design team, merchants and production; collaboratively manage reference library
Customers & Relationships
- Manage follow-up with internal partners in design and production; manage interoffice communication and relationships with manufacturers; manage existing relationships and develop relationships with new suppliers, vendors and business partners to monitor trends, leverage new resources and implement most current processes
Leadership & Teams
- Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary
- Attract, develop and retain talent
- Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
- Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for graphics and fonts.
- Extensive knowledge of traditional and web-based graphic production techniques.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field
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: $72,000 - $82,000
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
Please note that Centric Brands will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or telephone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). We will never ask for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process. Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, you may contact your local law enforcement agency and/or visit the Federal Trade Commission website here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams.
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Frequently asked questions
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign is crucial for packaging design in the beauty sector. These tools enable designers to create detailed graphics, mock-ups, and layout designs that meet industry standards and trend expectations, essential for roles like the Graphic Designer at Centric Brands.
This role requires a blend of creativity and technical knowledge to produce packaging that appeals visually and meets manufacturing parameters. Unlike general graphic design, it involves collaboration with production teams and vendors to ensure designs translate well onto physical products, especially in beauty and tween accessories.
Starting as a packaging graphic designer, growth can lead to senior design roles, creative direction, or brand strategy positions. Experience with trend research and vendor collaboration at companies like Centric Brands can open doors to leadership or specialized roles in product development.
New York's vibrant beauty market prioritizes eco-friendly, innovative packaging with bold aesthetics. Designers often integrate sustainable materials and trend-forward graphics that resonate with local consumer preferences, influencing how packaging is conceptualized and executed.
New York's concentration of lifestyle and beauty brands creates a competitive but thriving market for packaging graphic designers. The city's dynamic fashion and beauty sectors maintain steady demand for skilled creatives adept at blending trend insights with technical packaging expertise.
Centric Brands provides a collaborative environment that fosters innovation, with access to diverse product lines in beauty and apparel. Designers benefit from comprehensive career development, exposure to high-profile brands, and involvement in social impact initiatives that enhance professional growth.
The company aligns packaging graphics closely with brand identity and market trends, ensuring consistency across product lines. Graphic designers work cross-functionally with design directors and production teams, contributing creatively while meeting cost and timeline goals.
Graphic Designers focusing on packaging at Centric Brands in New York typically earn between $72,000 and $82,000 annually. This competitive compensation reflects local market rates and factors in experience, technical skills, and design expertise relevant to beauty and accessory packaging.
Absolutely. Anticipating emerging beauty and accessory trends allows designers to create packaging graphics that resonate with consumers. This foresight can differentiate products on shelves, making trend research a vital skill for success in packaging design.
Clear, precise communication is essential to coordinate complex production processes, convey design intent, and troubleshoot issues. Building strong relationships with vendors ensures timely delivery of camera-ready art and maintains quality standards crucial in the beauty packaging industry.