EMERGING BLUE is hiring: Apparel Graphics Designer in New York

Overview

Kids Apparel Graphics Designer. Our client, a NYC kids licensed business, is on the hunt for Apparel Graphic Designers for three brands on their portfolio: a baby brand, a heritage jeans brand, and an iconic sportswear brand. Designers will work cross-functionally with Design, Sales and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the brand's objectives.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Provide constructive and understandable comments to the Product Assurance team as it relates to all strike-off and art approvals
• Coordinate standards and other necessary materials for seasonal development
• Design and research line elements as required and/or assist in creating, updating and designing sales tools and presentation aids
• Shop the market to research and identify current trends and present competitive data related to the 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 lines meet 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail
• Brand appropriate aesthetic
• Illustration skills a plus
• Salary $60-80k

Additional

Location: New York, NY. This listing includes salary ranges and is intended for applicants who meet the stated qualifications. No further details provided here beyond the scope of this job description.