ARTIST - SEASONAL

Kohl's; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking a skilled Artist to create high-volume, original prints and graphics across the organization. You will partner with Art, Design and Product teams, lead color and print processes, and present seasonal art direction for cross-functional partners.

With 2+ years in print design, proficiency in Illustrator, and familiarity with Photoshop and related tools, you will drive art from concept to completion, including production artwork and calendar management.

Qualifications

• College degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Illustration or related field.
• 2+ years of Print Design and/or graphic experience, preferably within the retail industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Ned Graphics, Kaledo, Shima Seiki

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner for the Art, Design and Product Development teams.
• Develop agile processes and strategies to ensure high-quality, sellable art.
• Lead color and print processes for merchandise, preparing and presenting seasonal art direction to cross-functional partners.
• Oversee the creation, development and execution of all artwork to meet project deliverables, goals and product strategies.
• Lead multiple brand and category initiatives from inception to completion.
• Partner with the Design team to create concept boards for milestone meetings.
• Analyze and interpret seasonal color, print and pattern trends, ensuring art deliverables align.
• Adapt and refine concepts based on evolving business needs.
• Additional tasks may be assigned
• Support cross-functional teams by preparing a large volume of art files and proactively managing changes
• Prepare and present production artwork to team members and cross-functional partners
• Manage project calendars and deadlines, providing regular updates to the team
• Pilot new technologies to enhance production processes

Skills

Graphic design

Illustration

Education

College degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Illustration or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Ned Graphics

Kaledo

Shima Seiki

Job description

About the Role

As an Artist, you will create high-volume, quality original prints and graphics for areas across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a strategic partner for the Art, Design and Product Development teams
• Develop agile processes and strategies to ensure high-quality, sellable art
• Lead color and print processes for merchandise, preparing and presenting seasonal art direction to cross-functional partners
• Oversee the creation, development and execution of all artwork to meet project deliverables, goals and product strategies
• Lead multiple brand and category initiatives from inception to completion
• Partner with the Design team to create concept boards for milestone meetings
• Analyze and interpret seasonal color, print and pattern trends, ensuring art deliverables align
• Adapt and refine concepts based on evolving business needs
• Additional tasks may be assigned

Addendum - Production Artist

• Support cross-functional teams by preparing a large volume of art files and proactively managing changes
• Prepare and present production artwork to team members and cross-functional partners
• Manage project calendars and deadlines, providing regular updates to the team
• Pilot new technologies to enhance production processes

What Skills You Have

Required

• College degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Illustration or related field
• 2+ years of Print Design and/or graphic experience, preferably within the retail industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Ned Graphics, Kaledo, Shima Seiki

Preferred

• 3+ years of Print Design and graphic experience, preferably within the retail industry
• Previous retail experience

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.