Junior Graphic Designer – Licensed Apparel & Character Brands

Ashton North LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ashton North LLC in New York, NY is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support licensed sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate apparel development. You will create original graphics, build tech packs, and coordinate with design, merchandising, and overseas partners to ensure accurate production.

Candidates should have strong Illustrator skills, a solid creative eye, and an eagerness to learn about garment construction and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a plus.
• Strong visual design abilities, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Interest in licensed merchandise, character-based artwork, and apparel product development.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain organization in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Eagerness to learn about garment construction, technical design, and apparel manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Artwork & Graphic Development: Design original graphics, prints, patterns, and other artwork for licensed apparel.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain apparel tech packs detailing artwork placement, color variations, measurements, materials, and garment construction requirements to support accurate manufacturing.
• Product Design & Development: Partner with design and merchandising teams to move products from initial concepts through final production.
• Sample Evaluation: Inspect samples for graphic accuracy, color matching, artwork positioning, and compliance with design specifications. Provide feedback and communicate necessary adjustments.
• Team & Vendor Coordination: Work closely with merchandising, production, and overseas manufacturing partners to ensure products are developed and produced according to approved designs.
• File & Specification Management: Keep artwork files, tech packs, product specifications, and sample review notes organized and up to date for ongoing development and repeat production.
• Packaging Support: Assist in creating packaging graphics and preparing packaging-related technical documentation when needed.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Ashton North LLC in New York, NY is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support licensed sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate apparel development. You will create original graphics, build tech packs, and coordinate with design, merchandising, and overseas partners to ensure accurate production.

Candidates should have strong Illustrator skills, a solid creative eye, and an eagerness to learn about garment construction and manufacturing processes.