Senior Graphic Designer

Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn Status: Full-time / 100% on-site Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 annually Position Summary: Seeking an innovative and passionate creative Senior Graphic Designer with experience designing graphic apparel, who is interested in joining our team. This role will be primarily focused on designing graphics to be applied on a range of products-including t-shirts, hoodies, accessories, etc.- for our inline collections as well as our in-store and web-exclusive programs. RESPONSIBILITIES Conceptualize, research and pull reference tears for graphic apparel collections. Design graphic apparel collections for men's, women's, kids as well as graphics to be used on accessories and lifestyle items. Design graphic apparel collections for in-store, web, and location-specific needs Partner with cross-functional partners-merchandising, product development, tech design and domestic/overseas factories to achieve high-quality products. Present and pitch ideas/concepts for assigned projects to the CEO/creative director in team design meetings. Manage collections from concept to production. Complete tech packs for all approved designs. Work with tight timelines without compromising quality of deliverables. Follow product lifecycle with approvals on color, fabric, art, branding, and techniques from launch to production. Managerial experience preferred, but not required. REQUIREMENTS Experience 6-8 years of experience in graphic apparel design or relevant industry. Experience designing graphics and application of graphics to apparel. Strong ability to create original graphics, wordmarks, and logos that consistently fit within the brand's aesthetic. Experience with embellishment, printing, and finishing techniques. Understanding of product development, including the ability to launch approved designs with a factory using a PLM software and create tech packs. Strong background with graphic design in creating and manipulating art and having an understanding of print-ready files for factories. Experience and knowledge of product development process / calendar / timelines. Skills Adobe Creative Suite. PLM system Interpersonal communication skills. Organizational skills to keep track of a variety of ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment. Ability to think critically and problem-solve to achieve higher product standards. WHO YOU ARE Professional Characteristics Organized & detail-oriented Communicative & collaborative Adaptive & versatile Innovative Personal Characteristics Solution-driven Reliable Resourceful WHO WE ARE Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators. Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg's childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle's at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul. The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact. Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering anything other than in-person work, is fraudulent. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kith Women's