Job Type
Full-time
Description
Overview:
The Graphic Designer will work cross functionally with Design, Sales and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand's objective. This role also serves as a key liaison between the New York Office (NYO) and the China Office, ensuring clear, efficient, and timely communication across regions.
Key Accountabilities:
- 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
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:
- 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)
- Must be fluent in English and Mandarin, written and verbal
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
- Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to design within a brand-appropriate aesthetic
A consistent in-office presence is essential for this role, as it is for all Haddad Brands team members. Being physically present allows for a full aesthetic and tactile understanding of our brand partners' products-an appreciation that is critical to maintaining the quality and distinctiveness that set them apart in the market.
Salary Description
$75,000 - $125,000 per year
