Associate Designer Graphic

Catalyst Brands LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with Company match

Associate discount

Job summary

The Associate Graphic Designer at Catalyst Brands LLC supports the development of fresh, trend-relevant graphics for men's and women's apparel across Catalyst Brands' lifestyle labels, including Aéropostale and Lucky Brand.

This role collaborates closely with designers, senior designers, and cross-functional partners to create compelling seasonal concepts that reflect brand identity, meet business objectives, and connect with the target customer.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience designing graphics for apparel.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to create innovative, brand-right concepts and typographic solutions.
• Strong illustration and sketching skills.
• Solid understanding of color theory, typography, layout, and design fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Catalyst Brands' customer demographics and brand positioning.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; experience with Miro is a plus.
• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional design work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in concept development by creating assets, layouts, color palettes, typography, and digital illustrations.
• Execute concepts with increasing independence while supporting senior designers on larger projects.
• Contribute to original artwork aligned with seasonal trends and brand aesthetics.
• Prepare final production files, build mockups, and develop specifications for apparel applications.
• Partner with Design team to ensure cohesive storytelling across collections.
• Research and analyze design and social media trends to inform direction.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to meet creative and business needs.
• Use digital tools like Miro to brainstorm, present, and iterate on ideas.
• Manage multiple projects while adhering to design guidelines and timelines.
• Prepare and present trend and inspiration boards.

Skills

1–3 years experience

Illustration skills

Typography fundamentals

Brand collaboration

Time management

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Miro

Job description

Overview

The Associate Graphic Designer supports the development of fresh, trend-relevant graphics for men's and women's apparel across Catalyst Brands' lifestyle labels, including Aéropostale and Lucky Brand. This role collaborates closely with designers, senior designers, and cross-functional partners to create compelling seasonal concepts that reflect brand identity, meet business objectives, and connect with the target customer.

Overview

The Associate Graphic Designer supports the development of fresh, trend-relevant graphics for men's and women's apparel across Catalyst Brands' lifestyle labels, including Aéropostale and Lucky Brand. This role collaborates closely with designers, senior designers, and cross-functional partners to create compelling seasonal concepts that reflect brand identity, meet business objectives, and connect with the target customer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in concept development by creating assets, designing layouts, selecting color palettes and typography, and producing digital illustrations.
• Execute graphic design concepts with increasing independence, while supporting senior designers on larger or more complex projects.
• Contribute to designing original artwork that aligns with seasonal trends and brand aesthetics.
• Prepare final production files, build mockups, and develop specifications for apparel applications.
• Partner with the Design team to ensure cohesive storytelling and alignment across seasonal collections.
• Research and analyze design, cultural, and social media trends (e.g., TikTok, Instagram) to inform creative direction.
• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to deliver graphics that meet both creative standards and business needs.
• Use digital collaboration tools (e.g., Miro) to brainstorm, present, and iterate on design ideas.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to design guidelines and timelines.
• Assist in preparing and presenting trend and inspiration boards to communicate seasonal direction.
• Maintain organized digital libraries, reference materials, and design archives.
• Adapt approved artwork across various applications and ensure timely completion in accordance with the corporate calendar.
• Support the preparation of seasonal design presentations and participate when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience designing graphics for men's and women's apparel (knits, tees, fleece, denim, polos, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to create innovative, brand-right graphic concepts and typographic solutions.
• Strong illustration and sketching skills.
• Solid understanding of color theory, typography, layout, and design fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Catalyst Brands' customer demographics and brand positioning.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; experience with digital collaboration tools such as Miro is a plus.
• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, creative, and committed to delivering exceptional design work.
• Ability to maintain regular in-office presence to support team collaboration, while effectively working within the company's hybrid work structure.

What You Get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

Pay Range

USD $62,700.00 - USD $83,040.00 /Yr.