Junior Licensed Character Apparel Designer - NYC

H.T. Prof Executive Search; 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

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support the development of licensed sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate apparel in New York, NY.

The role focuses on Adobe Illustrator and building strong technical documentation to support manufacturing and licensing requirements. You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and overseas partners to move concepts to production, manage tech packs, and assist packaging graphics, gaining exposure to the complete apparel design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator is required; Photoshop is a plus.
• Strong visual design skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in licensed merchandise and apparel product development.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across teams.
• Eagerness to learn garment construction and tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Artwork & Graphic Development: Design graphics for licensed apparel reflecting licensing requirements, brand standards, and current market trends.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain 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

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support the development of licensed sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate apparel in New York, NY.

The role focuses on Adobe Illustrator and building strong technical documentation to support manufacturing and licensing requirements. You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and overseas partners to move concepts to production, manage tech packs, and assist packaging graphics, gaining exposure to the complete apparel design