Apparel Graphic Designer

Emerging Blue, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerging Blue, Inc., a NYC-based heritage denim brand, seeks a Kids Apparel Graphic Designer to join its design team. You will develop seasonally brand-right graphics for apparel, collaborating with Design, Sales and Merchandising to support the creative vision.

You’ll manage concept development, art approvals, line sheets, and market trend research to guide several distribution levels. Strong typography, color work and presentation skills are essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Create print designs for t-shirts and other apparel items.
• Develop concepts for art including changes required by licensor.
• Prepare graphics for internal presentations and color separations for screen printing.
• Coordinate standards and materials for seasonal development.
• Work with Design, Sales and Brand Management to launch clothing lines.
• Manage the overall design process to meet style plans and trends.

Skills

Fashion industry experience

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We’re looking for a Kids Apparel Graphic Designer to join a leading NYC-based children’s apparel company. This designer will focus on a heritage denim brand known for its authentic American style and timeless appeal.

You’ll collaborate with Design, Sales, and Merchandising teams to create engaging, brand-right seasonal graphics that support the overall creative vision and business goals.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 to our Product Assurance team 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

Required Skills/Abilities/Education

• 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