Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn Status: Full-time/100% on-site Compensation:$75,000-$85,000 annually Position Summary Seeking a passionate and creative graphic designer with experience creating apparel graphics who is interested in joining our teamof talented graphic designers. 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 inclusive programs. Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities: Conceptualize, research and pull reference tears for graphic apparel collections Design graphic apparel collections for men's, women's, and kids inline 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. Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred. Experience: 4-5 years of working in a fashion 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/Abilities: Adobe Creative Suite PLM system Interpersonal communication skills Organizational skills to keep track of a variety of ongoing projects in a fast pace 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 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.