Senior Creative Design Manager — Apparel & Brands

Unrivaled Teamwear; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Unrivaled Teamwear, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, seeks a Senior Manager of Graphic Design for Gear Leisure Brands (GLB). You will lead the creative vision across multiple lines, drive market-driven research, and mentor a high-performing design team to deliver on schedule and within guidelines.

You will partner with brand and sales teams, manage pre-line approvals, and push innovations in decoration processes aligned with market trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of experience in graphic design within the apparel industry.
• 4 years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or management role within a creative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides art direction and oversight for GLB graphic design projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Leads market-driven research and development of print and embroidery processes.
• Directs all graphic design for seasonal sample lines.
• Writes or oversees seasonal sample orders and approves artwork for bulk production.
• Presents graphic designs to sales force and retail buyers with supporting materials.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates direct reports.
• Collaborates with brand and retail partners on pre-line approvals; quarterly travel required.
• Establishes and manages departmental budgets.
• Builds a collaborative team culture and fosters teamwork.
• Ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Job description

Unrivaled Teamwear, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, seeks a Senior Manager of Graphic Design for Gear Leisure Brands (GLB). You will lead the creative vision across multiple lines, drive market-driven research, and mentor a high-performing design team to deliver on schedule and within guidelines.

You will partner with brand and sales teams, manage pre-line approvals, and push innovations in decoration processes aligned with market trends.