Graphic Designer - China

Haddad Organization Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Haddad Brands, a long-established leader in children's apparel, is seeking a Graphic Designer to develop seasonal lines, collaborate with Design, Sales and Merchandising, and serve as liaison between the New York Office and the China Office.

The role emphasizes print design for t-shirts and apparel, color separations, art approvals, and market research to inform brand objectives. A New York presence is required; fluency in English and Mandarin is 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).
• Must be fluent in English and Mandarin, written and verbal.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.).
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to design within a brand-appropriate aesthetic.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Recruit, develop, and manage assistant and/or associate level team members.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English & Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Description

Haddad is a privately held family business with over 100 years of experience in the children's apparel & accessories industry. A leader in the industry, Haddad Brands is the exclusive global licensee for the most iconic brands in the world, including Nike, Jordan, Converse, Hurley, Levi's, Polo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lacoste, and Huggies. Supported by a team of professionals skilled in design, sourcing, production, sales, marketing & distribution of premium quality children's wear, Haddad distributes globally to 100+ countries and maintains sales and sourcing offices in 22 cities globally, including New York, Paris, Hilversum, Shanghai, Egypt, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Montreal.

Overview:

The Graphic Designer will work cross functionally with Design, Sales and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand's objective. This role also serves as a key liaison between the New York Office (NYO) and the China Office, ensuring clear, efficient, and timely communication across regions.

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
• Recruit, develop, and manage assistant and/or associate level team members
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

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)
• Must be fluent in English and Mandarin, written and verbal
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to design within a brand-appropriate aesthetic

A consistent in-office presence is essential for this role, as it is for all Haddad Brands team members. Being physically present allows for a full aesthetic and tactile understanding of our brand partners' products an appreciation that is critical to maintaining the quality and distinctiveness that set them apart in the market.