Junior Graphic Designer — Licensed Apparel (NYC)

MDS Staffing; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MDS Staffing is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join an established apparel company in New York, NY. The role focuses on creating licensed graphics for sleepwear and related garments, with emphasis on brand standards and market trends.

The ideal candidate will have strong Adobe Illustrator skills, a keen eye for detail, and an eagerness to learn garment construction, technical design, and manufacturing processes through collaboration with design, merchandising, and production teams.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Previous experience preparing tech packs or working with apparel manufacturers is beneficial but not required.
• Packaging design experience is an additional plus.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Packaging Support: Assist in creating packaging graphics and preparing packaging-related technical documentation.

Jobbeschreibung

MDS Staffing is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join an established apparel company in New York, NY. The role focuses on creating licensed graphics for sleepwear and related garments, with emphasis on brand standards and market trends.

The ideal candidate will have strong Adobe Illustrator skills, a keen eye for detail, and an eagerness to learn garment construction, technical design, and manufacturing processes through collaboration with design, merchandising, and production teams.