Graphic Art/Design Illustrator

Position Summary We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our team and support the development of branded packaging and marketing materials for our fashion collections. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, typography, and layout, with experience creating hang tags, garment labels, packaging, and other brand collateral. This role works closely with the Product Development, Design, Sales, and Production teams to ensure all branded materials are visually compelling, production-ready, and consistent with our brand identity.

Key Responsibilities
Design and develop graphic art, hang tags, woven labels, printed labels, care labels, size labels, and other garment trims.
Create packaging concepts for sets of garments.
Develop graphics and layouts that align with seasonal collections and overall brand direction.
Prepare print-ready production files according to vendor specifications.
Collaborate with Design and Production teams to ensure artwork is accurate and meets manufacturing requirements.
Work with domestic and overseas vendors to review proofs, color accuracy, and packaging specifications.
Maintain consistency across all branding, packaging, and product presentation materials.
Update existing artwork and make revisions based on product or customer requirements.
Organize and maintain digital artwork files, templates, and brand assets.
Assist with creating marketing collateral, lookbooks, catalogs, presentations, and point-of-sale materials as needed.
Stay current on design trends, print techniques, packaging innovations, and sustainable packaging solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of graphic design experience, preferably in the fashion, apparel, accessories, or consumer goods industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, packaging, label, and print design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Excellent understanding of typography, color management, layout, and print production.
• Experience preparing print-ready artwork and working with deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing apparel trims, garment labels, and retail packaging.
Knowledge of printing methods, materials, finishes, and packaging production processes.
Familiarity with fashion branding and merchandising.
Experience working with overseas manufacturers and packaging vendors.
Basic photography, retouching, or video editing skills are a plus.

Success in This Role
A successful Graphic Designer is highly creative, organized, and detail-oriented, with a strong understanding of branding and production. They are able to transform concepts into visually appealing, production-ready designs while ensuring consistency across all product packaging and brand materials. They collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver high-quality work on time and contribute to a cohesive brand experience from product to packaging.