Lead Graphic Designer - Children's Apparel Brand

Haddad Organization Ltd.; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Haddad Brands, a privately held family business with a long history in children's apparel, seeks a Graphic Designer to craft seasonal lines and support brand objectives. You will work cross-functionally with Design, Sales and Merchandising to develop concepts, prepare artwork and ensure print-readiness for factory production.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Graphic Design or related field, 5+ years in fashion, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong leadership and communication

Formación

• 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).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Graphic Designer(s).
• Brand appropriate aesthetic.
• Illustration skills a plus.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Team development

Illustration

Brand sense

5+ years fashion experience

Educación

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

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Descripción del empleo

Haddad Brands, a privately held family business with a long history in children's apparel, seeks a Graphic Designer to craft seasonal lines and support brand objectives. You will work cross-functionally with Design, Sales and Merchandising to develop concepts, prepare artwork and ensure print-readiness for factory production.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Graphic Design or related field, 5+ years in fashion, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong leadership and communication