Creative Designer

Responsible for the end-to-end execution of all prints, graphics, and color direction for corporate branded general merchandise product. Responsible for the management, training and development of both internal direct reports and contract associates. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.MinimumBachelor's degree in product design, textile design, graphic arts or related field2+ years of product development, art direction, or graphic arts experienceDemonstrated ability to understand regulatory and performance lab results concerning print work on home and apparel textilesMust be able to travel internationally with travel representing less than 3 percent of annual time workedProficient in Microsoft Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Outlook SchedulerDesired

Master's degree in textile design, graphic arts2+ years Managing graphic design or product design/development team4+ years Technical Artwork and Services Manager4+ years Graphic Design for home or apparel textilesManage development calendar for the graphic designer tracking deadlinesAssign artwork to the appropriate graphic designer. Drive efficient artwork assignment process for graphic designers via e-mail and touch-base meetings during the development season, providing clear direction and creative brief for inspirationLead in directing all print and color direction to Graphic Designers for all season updates. Manage the artwork progress throughout design and development to ensure brand ethos is upheldPresent concepts and artwork to Merchant team in development meetingsMaintain knowledge of current product and print/design trends, graphic techniques, and softwareGuide print creation by researching and developing new artwork direction and provide application an printing techniques aligning with trend direction provided by Creative ManagerSupport Creative Manager in Concept and Trend Development to take down to art direction for each seasonManage the sample submission approval process of all product including print/screen print strike-offs for quality, color, and layout as well as color application on hard and soft goodsDirect basic layout and color changes to artwork files prior to sending out technical packagesConduct competitive shoppingManage all Linesheets from creation to finalizationSupervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reportsMust be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation