Global Softlines Designer: Licensed Apparel & Graphics

Paramount; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Paramount in New York is seeking a Designer, Global Softlines to lead day-to-day creative development for licensed softlines products and ensure brand integrity in retail. This hands-on role manages submissions, creates original graphics and layouts, and coordinates with licensees to deliver on-brand, high-quality designs.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to align with franchise strategies, trends, and production realities, while maintaining schedules and delivering compelling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in softlines design, fashion, graphic design, or licensed consumer products.
• Solid portfolio demonstrating branded apparel, accessories, graphics, or related product design.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day creative development and approvals across softlines categories and licensees.
• Review product submissions and provide clear, actionable creative feedback aligned with brand guidelines.
• Create original graphics, product concepts, layouts, patterns, and design solutions for licensee development.
• Ensure product executions reflect franchise strategies, assets, and brand standards.
• Partner with licensees to address creative issues and improve product execution.
• Support retailer and franchise initiatives through mockups, presentations and development work.
• Conduct trend research and competitive analysis relevant to assigned categories.
• Maintain awareness of current fashion, retail, consumer, and cultural trends.

Skills

Branding sense

Creative feedback

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Paramount in New York is seeking a Designer, Global Softlines to lead day-to-day creative development for licensed softlines products and ensure brand integrity in retail. This hands-on role manages submissions, creates original graphics and layouts, and coordinates with licensees to deliver on-brand, high-quality designs.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams to align with franchise strategies, trends, and production realities, while maintaining schedules and delivering compelling