Haddad Brands
Graphic Designer
Haddad Brands, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Haddad is a privately held family business with over 70 years of experience in the children's wear apparel and accessories industry. Haddad is the leading children's wear manufacturer representing the most iconic American brands in the world; Nike, Brand Jordan, Converse, Hurley and Levi's. Our talented professionals are leaders in design, sourcing, sales and global distribution. With over 15 locations and 800 employees globally, it is no surprise that we are already the number one children's wear company in the world.
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.
Key Accountabilities:
Create print designs for t-shirts and other apparel itemsDevelop, execute and follow-up on concepts for art including all changes and processes required by licensorPrepare graphics for internal presentationsPrepare color separations for screen prints so art is "print ready" when sent to the factoryGive constructive and understandable comments to our Product Assurance team as it relates to all strike-off and art approvalsCoordinate standards & all other necessary materials for seasonal developmentDesign and research line elements as required and/or assist in creating, updating and designing as required, sales tools and presentation aidsShop 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 brandWork closely with Design, Sales and Brand Management teams to conceptualize and launch clothing lines for several levels of distributionManage and oversee the overall design process to ensure that lines are meeting the style plans, sales needs and emerging trendsEnsure accuracy and adherence of line sheets production logs and design catalogPartner with Sales and Marketing to merchandise showrooms for seasonal market datesSpecial projects as assignedRequirements
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts or related field5+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children's wear knowledge a plus)Proficient in Adobe Creative SuiteExcellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detailAbility to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Graphic Designer(s)Brand appropriate aestheticIllustration skills a plus
Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all Haddad Brands team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners' products and set them apart from their competitors.
Salary Description
$65,000 - $100,000 per year
Full-time
Description
Haddad is a privately held family business with over 70 years of experience in the children's wear apparel and accessories industry. Haddad is the leading children's wear manufacturer representing the most iconic American brands in the world; Nike, Brand Jordan, Converse, Hurley and Levi's. Our talented professionals are leaders in design, sourcing, sales and global distribution. With over 15 locations and 800 employees globally, it is no surprise that we are already the number one children's wear company in the world.
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.
Key Accountabilities:
Create print designs for t-shirts and other apparel itemsDevelop, execute and follow-up on concepts for art including all changes and processes required by licensorPrepare graphics for internal presentationsPrepare color separations for screen prints so art is "print ready" when sent to the factoryGive constructive and understandable comments to our Product Assurance team as it relates to all strike-off and art approvalsCoordinate standards & all other necessary materials for seasonal developmentDesign and research line elements as required and/or assist in creating, updating and designing as required, sales tools and presentation aidsShop 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 brandWork closely with Design, Sales and Brand Management teams to conceptualize and launch clothing lines for several levels of distributionManage and oversee the overall design process to ensure that lines are meeting the style plans, sales needs and emerging trendsEnsure accuracy and adherence of line sheets production logs and design catalogPartner with Sales and Marketing to merchandise showrooms for seasonal market datesSpecial projects as assignedRequirements
Required Skills/Abilities/Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts or related field5+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children's wear knowledge a plus)Proficient in Adobe Creative SuiteExcellent organizational, communication and presentation skills with attention to detailAbility to lead and develop a team of Assistant/Associate Graphic Designer(s)Brand appropriate aestheticIllustration skills a plus
Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all Haddad Brands team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners' products and set them apart from their competitors.
Salary Description
$65,000 - $100,000 per year