Confidential
Confidential is hiring: DESIGNER / GRAPHIC ARTIST - Accessories in New York
Confidential, New York, NY, United States, 10261
Design - Fashion / Product
Design - Graphic / Prints
70000.00-70000.00 Per Year
Mid to Senior Level
DESIGNER / GRAPHIC ARTIST - Accessories
A leading New York importer selling major retailers throughout North America for over 60 years is seeking a full-time in-office designer/graphic artist for its Infant & Toddler division.
Requirements:
- 3 - 5 years in infant/toddler accessory design and graphic experience. Cut & sew knowledge is a must.
- Knowledge of the infant/toddler market: understanding how to design products & recognizing the limitations, while creating exceptional product at a price point that meets all guidelines.
- Proficiency in Mac Software: Adobe Creative Suite- Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Excel skills is a big plus.
- Work with the design director on all projects.
- Strong creative verbal and communication skills.
- Strong typographic & layout skills.
- Strong skills in tech pack files.
- Be able to work with private label accounts and licensed brands, and adhere to their protocols.
- Experience working and communicating with the overseas factories on development & production.
- Ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong follow up skills.
- Basic packaging skills.
- Works well with others.
- Sensitive to production timeline and shipment schedules.
- Must be legally able to work in the USA.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with DD to design infant and toddler accessories, dress up sets and basic apparel pieces.
- Interpret trend direction utilizing market research, trend services, the internet and shopping competition for new ideas.
- Work with the sales team on product and design development.
- Create tech packs and packaging guidelines for all products.
- Daily email communication with overseas vendors & factories on development follow up.
- Evaluation and comments of all prototypes, components, pre-pro & TOP samples.
- Follow up with customer and/or license approvals.
- Track and organize all approvals on WIP reports.
- Work with the production team to ensure the products are well carried out in a timely manner.
- Weekly staff meetings to review projects, issues, timelines, etc.
- Create seasonal trend boards and presentations.
- Attend in-house appointments to present design work & samples.