Sr. Graphic Designer - Apparel

Sweet Apparel Inc. is a leader in Juniors', Women's, Men's, and Kids' fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Macy's, and more.
We are growing and looking for a full-time, Sr. Graphic Designer to join the design team on-site at the Midtown Manhattan office!

Please note: this is an on-site position in Midtown Manhattan where we work in office 5 days/week!

Key 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
Give constructive and understandable comments 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

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts or related field
5+ years of experience in the fashion industry (licensed product experience required)
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail
Brand appropriate aesthetic
Illustration skills a plus

What We Offer
Health insurance, 401k plan, Paid Vacation, Sick days and Paid Holidays
Summer Fridays
Collaborative, fast-paced, and creative work environment
Professional growth opportunities within a global fashion manufacturing organization

Target compensation for this role starts at $90k dependent on experience