Trend-Driven Licensed Accessory Designer - NYC Office

Hawkeye Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkeye Search Group in New York City is seeking a creative Licensed Accessory Graphic Designer to develop graphics for licensed fashion accessories and consumer products.

The ideal candidate has experience with licensed products, fashion, and can translate characters and brands into commercially successful designs.

Join a team collaborating across Merchandising, Product Development, Licensing, and Production to deliver trend-driven graphics on bags, hats, wallets, and more.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Experience with licensed products, accessories, fashion, or consumer goods preferred.
• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic design, illustration, typography, prints, and/or patterns.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Portfolio is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Create original graphics, prints, patterns, typography, and illustrations for licensed accessories.
• Design for products including bags, backpacks, hats, headwear, wallets, and other accessories.
• Develop multiple concepts and colorways based on trends and customer needs.
• Adapt licensed artwork while following brand and licensing guidelines.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Licensing, and Production teams.
• Research fashion, retail, color, and pop-culture trends.
• Prepare production-ready artwork and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills

Graphic design

Illustration

Typography

Print design

Pattern design

Trend analysis

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Hawkeye Search Group in New York City is seeking a creative Licensed Accessory Graphic Designer to develop graphics for licensed fashion accessories and consumer products.

The ideal candidate has experience with licensed products, fashion, and can translate characters and brands into commercially successful designs.

Join a team collaborating across Merchandising, Product Development, Licensing, and Production to deliver trend-driven graphics on bags, hats, wallets, and more.