Art Director/Creative Design

CREATIVE DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES

Positions available in our home office in Old Town Bluffton, SC, not remote

Hybrid schedule but must be able to work in office 3 days a week

Named one of South Carolina's fastest-growing companies, Spartina 449 is a dynamic women's apparel and accessories brand carried in over 2,000 specialty boutiques nationwide. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative, entrepreneurial team where your ideas and artistic vision can make a direct impact on a growing lifestyle brand.

Spartina 449 is growing and looking for multiple creative design professionals to join our team. We are currently seeking talented individuals for a variety of design-focused roles, including:
Art Directors
Print Designers
Technical Production Artists
Our creative team develops women's apparel, handbags, accessories, and beach collections with a strong emphasis on original prints, pattern development, color storytelling, and elevated lifestyle design.

These positions are ideal for highly creative, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have a passion for fashion, color, and print design.

Key Responsibilities

Create original prints, patterns, and graphic artwork for seasonal collections
Develop color palettes and colorways across apparel and accessory categories
Collaborate with apparel and product development teams to bring concepts to life
Contribute to the creative direction of handbags, beach collections, and accessories
Prepare production-ready artwork and technical files
Ensure brand consistency across all product categories
Research market, fashion, print, and color trends
Support seasonal design presentations and creative development
Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of industry experience preferred
Degree in Fashion Design, Visual Communications or similar preferred
Strong portfolio showcasing print, pattern, color, and/or technical production work
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong understanding of color theory and design execution
Fashion, accessories, textile, or lifestyle brand experience preferred
Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K w/company match, Paid Time Off, Excellent employee discount program