Graphic Design and Illustration

Overview: The Graphic Designer will work cross functionally with Design, Sales and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand’s objective.
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 to our Product Assurance team 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
Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts or related field
5+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children’s wear knowledge a plus)
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Graphic Designer(s)
Brand appropriate aesthetic
Illustration skills a plus

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