Apparel Graphic and Print Director

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a hands-on Art Director to lead an art team and oversee the development of prints, embroidery, recolors and CAD artwork. This role combines creative direction, team leadership and production coordination, from initial artwork through preparation for production.

You will manage deadlines, mentor designers, coordinate with print vendors and production teams, and curate seasonal print portfolios while maintaining an organized digital artwork library.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Art Director with experience leading an art team.
• Experience coordinating prints, embroidery and CAD artwork.
• Ability to manage deadlines and workloads across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of original prints and embroidery designs.
• Prepare artwork for production, including color separation and recoloring.
• Develop and review CADs and placement prints with design and production teams.
• Provide feedback on team artwork and ensure production readiness.
• Manage project intake, deadlines and team workloads.

Skills

Art direction

Team leadership

Production coordination

Creative direction

Time management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Pantone color standards

Large-format printers

Project management tools

Digital asset libraries

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Art Director to lead an art team and oversee the development of prints, embroidery, recolors and CAD artwork. This role combines creative direction, team leadership and production coordination, from initial artwork through preparation for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original prints and embroidery designs across product categories, and adapt or recolor artwork as needed.
• Prepare purchased artwork for use, including color separation, cleanup and recoloring.
• Develop and review CADs, placement prints and border prints in collaboration with design, pattern-making and production teams.
• Review team artwork, provide constructive feedback and ensure designs are ready for the next stage of development.
• Prepare approved artwork and color references for production.
• Manage project intake, deadlines and team workloads, adjusting priorities as needs change.
• Train and onboard team members, support their development and coordinate time-off requests.
• Communicate with print and embroidery vendors to resolve artwork and production issues.
• Participate in artwork sourcing and coordinate purchases of fabric and supplies.
• Maintain an organized digital artwork library, oversee copyright submissions and create seasonal print portfolios.
• Research seasonal trends and colors to inform creative development.
• Maintain printing equipment, including routine cleaning and calibration.

Tools and Systems

The role uses Adobe creative tools, art and production software, project-management tools, digital asset libraries, Pantone color standards and large-format printers.