Kids Graphic Artist - Licensed Apparel

Company Description: Isaac Morris Limited (IML), founded in 1989, is a leading licensed apparel manufacturer with over 35 years of experience in the apparel market. The company specializes in boys', girls', young men's, and juniors' clothing, serving specialty stores, department stores, and mass market retailers with tailored solutions. Based in the New York City metropolitan area, IML operates with an in-house licensing and art team focused on delivering high-quality artwork and execution. The company is recognized for representing licensed properties with industry-leading designs that reflect the latest trends. Team members join a creative, fast-paced environment where innovation and collaboration are highly valued.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research market, trends, innovation, competition, and product, online and in-store
• Stay abreast of trends, new techniques, software's, and resources in graphic design
• Collaborate on and help to create seasonal collections & trends
• Contribute to overall design intent and category direction for the seasonal ranges
• Provide direction for creative and collaborate on projects
• Work directly with Art/Creative Directors to execute graphics and product. Can work on projects from trend/inspiration/direction independently
• Must be able to execute and re-create art based on character assets to make unique and one of a kind art
• Must have a soft sketchy hand that is geared toward a higher end consumer with unique art placements
• Design and create engineered graphics from concepts to creation. Must be able to design with production in mind at 10 colors or less
• Solid understanding of product development process
• Assist design with sampling set up (pre-production files)
• Assist to prep/ revise production files
• Work well with cross-functional licensing teams to resubmit art based on licensor comments efficiently, and additional needs for product approvals and rights
• Must be able to work in a fast past work environment. xhyhwjd Essential to ensure projects are delivered on time and aligns with product development calendar. Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Support department ideas and identifies opportunities for process improvement

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000