EMERGING BLUE is hiring: Apparel Graphics Designer - Kids Lifestyle Brand in New

Apparel Graphics Designer - Sporting Goods

Apparel Graphics - Sporting Goods

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.

Job Description

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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 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
• Recruit, develop, and manage assistant and/or associate level team members
• Special projects as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities/Education

• 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)
• Experienced particularly in Sports Apparel is a huge plus
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Ability to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Graphic Designer(s)
• Brand appropriate aesthetic
• Illustration skills a plus

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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