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 #J-18808-Ljbffr