Senior Artwork Product Lead — Hybrid

Carhartt, Inc.; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carhartt, Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Developer - Artwork to lead the development, execution, and scaling of apparel artwork across product categories, ensuring alignment with brand standards, cost objectives, and production timelines.

You will collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Technical Design, and Manufacturing to translate complex artistic visions into production-ready, high-quality products while mentoring teammates and driving process improvements through PLM and

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in product development within the Apparel or Textiles industry.
• Strong knowledge of how different ink types and execution methods interact with various fabric weights, blends, and finishes as well as a strong understanding of embellishment techniques.
• Effective communicator, verbal and written. Strong and confident presentation skills.
• Excellent organization and planning skills; and the ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Proficient in PLM, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
• Good strategic and analytical skills and aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible, solution-oriented, and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to build and foster business relationships with cross functional teams, as well as internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Strategically lead the development of all seasonal artwork for all product categories while strictly adhering to GTM timeline.
• Collaborating with global factories and embellishment facilities to develop samples, troubleshoot execution issues, and approve strike-offs while monitoring quality standard and manufacturing consistency throughout development.
• Manage artwork revisions and approvals throughout development and production stages, evaluate artwork submissions and provide clear concise feedback to vendors and cross functional teams.
• Establish quality standards for artwork durability, wash-fastness, and regulatory compliance across different fabric substrates.
• Throughout the development process ensure all product specifications, artwork files, BOMs, and development documentation are complete and accurate.
• Mentor junior product developers and provide guidance on development best practices.
• Identify and implement artwork process improvements while using PLM systems and digital workflow tools to support the work
• Collaborate closely with Design, Technical Design, and Sourcing teams to ensure artwork aligns with cost targets, garment construction, and delivery timelines
• Analyze and solve problems in a timely manner, providing regular updates and follow-up on development to managers, internal and external partners as appropriate.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of internal and external factory artwork capabilities while continuing to drive innovation in quality through these partnerships
• Develop and foster key relationships with counterparts in Global Supply Chain, Design, Technical Design, Color Management, Sourcing, Quality and Purchasing.

Skills

Ink types & execution methods

Embellishment techniques

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in textiles, apparel, or related field

Tools

PLM

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Carhartt, Inc. is seeking a Senior Product Developer - Artwork to lead the development, execution, and scaling of apparel artwork across product categories, ensuring alignment with brand standards, cost objectives, and production timelines.

You will collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Technical Design, and Manufacturing to translate complex artistic visions into production-ready, high-quality products while mentoring teammates and driving process improvements through PLM and