Sr. Graphic Designer - Kids Apparel

Sweet Apparel Inc. is a leader in Juniors', Women's, Men's, and Kids' fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Macy's, and more.

We are growing and looking for a full-time, Sr. Graphic Designer to join the design team on-site at the Midtown Manhattan office!

Please note: this is an on-site position in Midtown Manhattan where we work in office 5 days/week!

Key Responsibilities

• Create print designs for t-shirts and other apparel items
• Develop, execute and follow-up on concepts for art including all changes and processes required by licensor
• Prepare graphics for internal presentations
• Prepare color separations for screen prints so art is “print ready” when sent to the factory
• Give constructive and understandable comments as it relates to all strike-off and art approvals
• Coordinate standards & all other necessary materials for seasonal development
• Design and research line elements as required and/or assist in creating, updating and designing as required, sales tools and presentation aids
• Shop the market to research and identify current trends and present competitive data as it is related to their prospective area of responsibility to establish key objectives for the brand
• Work closely with Design, Sales and Brand Management teams to conceptualize and launch clothing lines for several levels of distribution
• Manage and oversee the overall design process to ensure that lines are meeting the style plans, sales needs and emerging trends
• Ensure accuracy and adherence of line sheets production logs and design catalog
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to merchandise showrooms for seasonal market dates
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts or related field
• 5+ years of experience in the fashion industry (licensed product experience required)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Brand appropriate aesthetic
• Illustration skills a plus

What We Offer

• Health insurance, 401k plan, Paid Vacation, Sick days and Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and creative work environment
• Professional growth opportunities within a global fashion manufacturing organization

Target compensation for this role starts at $90k dependent on experience