TITLE: GRAPHIC ARTIST: APPAREL, ACCESSORIES & HOME
DETAILS: HYBRID or MINNEAPOLIS, MN
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Manage/support the product design and development process. Lead the textile, graphic and aesthetic execution of product, including textile print and pattern, graphics, color fill, sample yardage, color palette, print execution/standards, art set-ups, trends/themes. Trend analysis, forecasting, concept, key item identification, color and high-level print and pattern direction. Comp shopping/report analysis.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
· Passionate about the Apparel industry and art
· Able to deliver under tight deadlines
· Knowledgeable in fashion and trend
· Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
· Proficient on Mac platforms
· Quick and eager to learn
· Driven to innovate and execute
· Self-motivated and collaborative attitude
· Operate well within feedback culture and strive to develop in role
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Work across a variety of apparel categories (Junior’s, Girl’s, Women’s, Men’s, Accessories, Home etc.) to deliver upon retailer expectations
· Produce License and Non-license trend directional artwork
· Develop print and pattern based on theme/trend (AOP)
· Understand retailer private label brands and delivery work that fits within the brand DNA. Deliver work that fulfills retailer needs and white space opportunities.
· Trend comp shops (graphics, silhouettes, fabrics) – frequency TBD
· Identify graphic trends emerging, pre-peak as well as post peak
· Branding work – Trims, etc
· Upload work into PLM system in a timely manner
· Assign, maintain and track Art Style Number catalog (fabric and wash codes as necessary)
· Assist in sketching and CADing as needed
· Jump in and assist team with other projects as they arise