Senior Kids' Apparel Graphic Art Director

Garan, Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Garan, Incorporated in New York is seeking an experienced Children’s Apparel Graphic Art Manager to lead and elevate graphic art across our children's apparel line. You will translate trends into original, age-appropriate graphics and guide art direction from concept through production, ensuring brand integrity and commercial relevance.

The role combines creative leadership with hands-on production knowledge, embracing new technologies like generative AI to accelerate ideas.

Qualifications

• Experience leading graphics for children’s apparel.
• Strong portfolio in apparel graphics and print.
• Experience mentoring graphic artists and designers.
• Knowledge of production from concept to final artwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate graphic art for children's apparel.
• Translate trends into commercial graphic concepts.
• Direct illustration, typography, color, print, placement.
• Coach artists and raise quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Children's apparel graphics

Art direction

Graphic design

Mentoring

Cross-functional leadership

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Trend research

Generative AI

Print production

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM systems

Job description

Garan, Incorporated in New York is seeking an experienced Children’s Apparel Graphic Art Manager to lead and elevate graphic art across our children's apparel line. You will translate trends into original, age-appropriate graphics and guide art direction from concept through production, ensuring brand integrity and commercial relevance.

The role combines creative leadership with hands-on production knowledge, embracing new technologies like generative AI to accelerate ideas.