24 Seven Talent
Senior Graphic Designer - Men's Licensed Apparel
24 Seven Talent, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Graphic Designer - Men's Licensed Apparel
Company Overview: Client is a leading innovator in the fashion industry, known for its dynamic and trendsetting designs. They partner with iconic brands such as Warner Brothers, DC Comics, Nickelodeon, MGA, and Peanuts, bringing beloved characters and unique aesthetics to life through high-quality products.
Senior Designer Overview: As the Senior Graphic Designer specializing in men's licensed apparel, you will have a passion for fashion, a keen eye for detail, and strong management skills to lead the design efforts in the men's lounge and underwear apparel category. This role requires a creative visionary who can transform concepts into compelling designs that resonate with our target audience and align with our brand partners' aesthetics.
Senior Designer Responsibilities:• Design Leadership: Lead the design process for men's lounge and underwear apparel, from initial concept to final product. Ensure all designs are innovative, on-trend, and align with brands' standards of quality and creativity.• Graphics and All-Over Print Design: Excel in creating unique graphics and all-over print designs that stand out in the market. Ensure all designs are visually appealing and aligned with brand guidelines.• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and licensing partners, to ensure designs meet commercial and brand objectives.• Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends and market movements. Conduct market research to inform and inspire fresh design ideas that appeal to our customer base.• Brand Integration: Seamlessly incorporate licensed characters and brand elements from partners like Warner Brothers, DC Comics, Nickelodeon, and Peanuts into apparel designs, ensuring each piece tells a story and engages the consumer.• Team Management: Lead a small team of junior designers, managing day-to-day tasks and fostering a collaborative and creative team environment. Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and support to enhance their skills and performance.• Project Management: Oversee multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Coordinate with other departments to align on timelines and deliverables.• Approval Process: Manage the approval process of licensed products, ensuring designs meet licensor standards and obtain necessary approvals. Work closely with licensors to address feedback and make revisions.• Factory Coordination: Collaborate with factories to ensure designs are produced accurately and efficiently. Maintain strong communication with factories to address any production issues and ensure quality standards.• Tight Timelines: Effectively manage projects within tight timelines, balancing the demands of licensors, production schedules, and internal deadlines.• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve design processes to increase efficiency and quality. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to streamline workflow.• Team Player: Work well in a team environment, supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Senior DesignerQualifications:
• 5+ years of graphic design experience in the apparel industry, especially in licensed characters.• A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or a related field is great.• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and have strong illustration skills.• Experience working with licensed characters and brands is a must, and having experience in men's apparel design is a big bonus.• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills, and be able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Company Overview: Client is a leading innovator in the fashion industry, known for its dynamic and trendsetting designs. They partner with iconic brands such as Warner Brothers, DC Comics, Nickelodeon, MGA, and Peanuts, bringing beloved characters and unique aesthetics to life through high-quality products.
Senior Designer Overview: As the Senior Graphic Designer specializing in men's licensed apparel, you will have a passion for fashion, a keen eye for detail, and strong management skills to lead the design efforts in the men's lounge and underwear apparel category. This role requires a creative visionary who can transform concepts into compelling designs that resonate with our target audience and align with our brand partners' aesthetics.
Senior Designer Responsibilities:• Design Leadership: Lead the design process for men's lounge and underwear apparel, from initial concept to final product. Ensure all designs are innovative, on-trend, and align with brands' standards of quality and creativity.• Graphics and All-Over Print Design: Excel in creating unique graphics and all-over print designs that stand out in the market. Ensure all designs are visually appealing and aligned with brand guidelines.• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and licensing partners, to ensure designs meet commercial and brand objectives.• Trend Analysis: Stay ahead of industry trends and market movements. Conduct market research to inform and inspire fresh design ideas that appeal to our customer base.• Brand Integration: Seamlessly incorporate licensed characters and brand elements from partners like Warner Brothers, DC Comics, Nickelodeon, and Peanuts into apparel designs, ensuring each piece tells a story and engages the consumer.• Team Management: Lead a small team of junior designers, managing day-to-day tasks and fostering a collaborative and creative team environment. Provide clear direction, constructive feedback, and support to enhance their skills and performance.• Project Management: Oversee multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Coordinate with other departments to align on timelines and deliverables.• Approval Process: Manage the approval process of licensed products, ensuring designs meet licensor standards and obtain necessary approvals. Work closely with licensors to address feedback and make revisions.• Factory Coordination: Collaborate with factories to ensure designs are produced accurately and efficiently. Maintain strong communication with factories to address any production issues and ensure quality standards.• Tight Timelines: Effectively manage projects within tight timelines, balancing the demands of licensors, production schedules, and internal deadlines.• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve design processes to increase efficiency and quality. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to streamline workflow.• Team Player: Work well in a team environment, supporting and collaborating with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Senior DesignerQualifications:
• 5+ years of graphic design experience in the apparel industry, especially in licensed characters.• A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or a related field is great.• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and have strong illustration skills.• Experience working with licensed characters and brands is a must, and having experience in men's apparel design is a big bonus.• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills, and be able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.