GRAPHIC ARTIST - Boys and Girls
A well established New York City Based International Apparel Company that creates apparel for a variety of fashion categories is seeking a creative and savvy in-house Graphic Artist to join their creative team and build out seasonal graphic design plans for their Kids Line (boys + girls)! You’ll be able to see graphic design projects from conception through to completion, and play an active role in setting the seasonal and annual aesthetic of the company.
Specific duties Roles & Responsibilities:
- Preparing graphic designs for use across Boys & Girls categories
- Research the market for emerging trends & new artwork techniques
- Create artwork for screen prints, embroidery, appliqué and other fashion elements
- Execute revisions based on feedback from Sales and Designers
- Create production ready artwork sheets for overseas factories
- Work with teams to ensure high quality work is being produced, and consistently hits deadlines
- Maintaining an art library of graphic techniques and approved Art
- Developing seasonal trend and mood boards with design team
- Incorporating managerial and sales feedback in all design decisions
- Communicate with cross-functional teams, managers, and third-party vendors regarding design development, comments and timelines
- Collaborating with internal design team to effectively set the tone of the seasonal assortment
- Actively research new graphic techniques, appliques, trends and content to share with design team
- Consistently Update production charts to track all submits and approvals
What we’re looking for Skills and Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in graphic design within the apparel industry
- Experience in KIDS GRAPHIC ARTWORK & TECHNIQUES A MUST
- Experience communicating directly with outside vendors to analyze, comment and approve submits
- Strong sense of color, trim, and current market trends
- Exceptional communication skills and a positive attitude
- Proven capacity to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be proficient Adobe creative suite, primarily Illustrator and Photoshop
- Must be able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team
- Ability to take direction and feedback
- Critical thinker with ability to multi-task
- Work well in a fast paced environment with strong time management skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills; team oriented
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative
- Acute attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to collaborate
- Positive & A can-do attitude
Salary: TBD
Please submit your resume for consideration.