New Era Cap

Manager, Design- Graphics

New Era Cap • $80K — $95K *
Westwood, MA 02090In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7-10 years of prior managerial experience in graphic design.
  • Expertise in apparel techniques and execution.
  • Strong writing and communication skills with grammatical proficiency.
  • Proficient in time management and project skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate results and thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-starter capable of managing multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

  • Manage graphic designers and oversee their daily tasks.
  • Ensure artwork accuracy and brand integrity.
  • Support Brand and Product Managers to strengthen internal and external relationships.
  • Conduct seasonal line reviews to establish clear workflows.
  • Review graphic packages for accuracy and quality alongside the Graphics Team.
  • Communicate workload progress and issues to Design leadership.
  • Foster a creative atmosphere among direct reports.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with creative teams.
  • Exposure to emerging graphic trends in apparel industry.
Full Job Description
Design Manager - Graphics

Reporting to the Senior Graphic Manager or equivalent position, the Design Manager - Graphics is responsible for all aspects of the apparel graphics designing process while assisting with strategic planning and executing said plan. Effectively & efficiently manages the design process to ensure Seasonal Collections are translated accurately and in a timely fashion

Management
  • Manages graphic designers and monitors their daily workload
  • Ensure that the accuracy and integrity of all artworks meet the company's brand standards
  • Maintains consistent support for Brand and PM's to foster stronger relationships both internally and externally
  • Conduct seasonal line reviews with designers to review processes needed for a clear and cohesive workflow
  • Review all new graphic packages with Graphics Team to ensure accuracy & quality
  • Relay workload progress, issues and concerns to Design leadership
  • Inspire and instill a creative working environment with all direct reports

Graphic Design
  • Research new graphic trends for seasonal product lines and key brand moments
  • Collaborate with Design Team on new innovative graphics for all collections
  • Understand '47 Brand consumer, brand-positioning, competitors, and relevant brands in the marketplace
  • Responsible for creating, broadcasting and driving seasonal Graphic Creative Direction
  • Produce presentation materials that communicate the concepts and inspiration behind them
  • Ensure all designs appropriately reflect '47 Brand's design philosophy and standards
  • Utilize research and design skills to create original, innovative designs
  • Adhere to the design calendar and specific timelines
  • Finalize all templates and review with design, development, and production
  • Partner with Brand and PM team in order to get the best possible products developed
  • Translate ideas from concept into actual, on-brand graphic packages

SMU's
  • Work alongside PM's and Key Account Sales team to create SMU's
  • Translate project briefs from PM's, design graphics and submit to PM's for approval
  • Provide information and guidance to product team as needed

* Other Duties and Responsibilities as directed by the Senior Design Manager

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7-10 years prior managerial experience required
  • Strong knowledge of apparel techniques and execution
  • Strong writing and communication skills and grammatical proficiency
  • Excellent time management/project skills
  • Ability to communicate results to team & management & thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • A self-starter able to work independently, leading and managing multiple projects
  • Comfortable and confident in making effective decisions in a timely manner
  • Strong Organizational and Collaboration Skills

About New Era Cap

New Era Cap Company, Inc. is an American headwear company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. It was founded in 1920 by German immigrant Ehrhardt Koch. New Era is the exclusive manufacturer and marketer of the official on-field cap worn by every Major League Baseball team and their minor league affiliates, and maintains agreements with other licensed entities including NHL, NBA and over 200 colleges and universities in the United States.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
* Ladders Estimates

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