Graphic Artist – Boys Licensed Apparel

IsaacMorris; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IsaacMorris partners with the Creative Director, Senior Art Lead, Design, Merchandising, and Sales to develop trend-right graphics for boys and tween apparel. You will translate market trends into licensing and original artwork and ensure all pieces are production-ready for major retailers.

The role requires 5+ years of children’s apparel graphic design, strong typography/color skills, and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of graphic design experience within children's apparel, retail, or textile design.
• Strong experience developing licensed character artwork and original graphics for children's products.
• Thorough understanding of apparel graphics production, including screen printing, color separation, heat transfers, and production-ready artwork.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of typography, color, composition, and design fundamentals.

Responsabilités

• Execute original graphics across tees, fleece, sets, and seasonal assortments for boys and tween categories.
• Develop artwork from concept through final production-ready files, including licensed character and original graphics.
• Interpret trends into age-appropriate, high-volume graphics for Mass retail channels.
• Create product for major retailers including Target, Walmart, Carter's, and others.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop cohesive seasonal assortments supporting business objectives.
• Work within licensing guidelines to adapt assets into original retail-ready executions.
• Ensure artwork meets production standards with knowledge of textile printing and color separation.
• Conduct ongoing trend forecasting and market research to inform design direction.
• Stay current on design software and production techniques, recommending process improvements.

Connaissances

Graphic design

Typography

Color theory

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Outils

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Description du poste

The Graphic Artist partners with the Creative Director, Senior Art Lead, Design, Merchandising, and Sales teams to develop trend-right, original graphics and seasonal assortments for boys apparel. This role is responsible for creating compelling licensed and original artwork across multiple product categories, translating market trends into age-appropriate, retail-specific designs, and ensuring all artwork is production-ready. The ideal candidate has a strong background in children's apparel, character art, textile graphics, and print production, with the ability to work on competing deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute original graphics across tees, fleece, sets, and seasonal assortments for boys and tween categories.
• Develop artwork from concept through final production-ready files, including both licensed character and original generic graphics.
• Interpret fashion, consumer, and market trends into age-appropriate, high-volume graphics tailored to key Mass retail channels.
• Create product specifically for major retailers including Target, Walmart, Carter's, and other strategic accounts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative Director, Design, Senior Art Lead, Merchandising, and Sales to develop cohesive seasonal assortments that support business objectives.
• Work within licensing guidelines to adapt approved assets into original retail-ready executions while supporting submission and approval processes.
• Ensure all artwork meets production standards with a strong understanding of textile printing, color separations, heat transfers, screen printing, and manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct ongoing trend forecasting, and market research to inform graphic direction and identify new opportunities.
• Stay current on design software, production techniques, and industry innovations, recommending process improvements where appropriate.
• Maintain strong organization while working accross multiple seasons, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of graphic design experience within children's apparel, retail, or textile design.
• Strong experience developing licensed character artwork and original graphics for children's products.
• Thorough understanding of apparel graphics production, including screen printing, color separation, heat transfers, and production-ready artwork.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of typography, color, composition, and design fundamentals.
• Knowledge of children's apparel trends, retail marketplaces, and product development processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while consistently delivering high-quality creative work.