Lingerie Designer

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Fashion or Graphic Designer to join our team and support the creative department at a retail company based in the US. In this role, you will work with the Sr. Graphic Designer to create seasonal, brand-appropriate prints and drawings for the lingerie and loungewear collections. You will also create, visualize, and execute seasonal original licensed prints along with presentations for the sales department.

It is required to have a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills, creativity, understanding of pattern making, and experience with licensing. (Link to online portfolio required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Graphic Design with at least 5+ years’ experience in the fashion industry working with prints, repeats, and licenses.
• Prior experience with licenses and licensed apparel.
• Prior experience with loungewear or intimates.
• Strong understanding of local and repeated print constructions and processes.
• Strong Illustrator skills and experience with technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of design principles, color theory, and layout composition.
• Ability to work independently and remain flexible, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, shifting focus as needed to meet business priorities.
• Knowledge and interest in pop culture, music, TV shows, movies, and cartoons is a plus.
• Packaging knowledge.
• Tech pack knowledge.
• Previous experience working B2B, with startup companies and American clients.
• Professional English level.

Responsibilities

• Identify print trends and creatively incorporate them into licensed and non-licensed commercials that are feasible for producing apparel products.
• Develop creative and visually appealing prints for intimates and loungewear collections, including original seasonal licensed prints and screen artwork that stands out from the competition.
• Create intricate print and artwork for garment production in Adobe Illustrator.
• Create and/or edit photos of the products in Adobe Photoshop to showcase the collection.
• Collaborate closely with the designer and product development teams, and other stakeholders to ensure design consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of pattern repeatability and production limitations.
• Work effectively with licensed product artwork, ensuring brand and copyright compliance.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• Work independently and take initiative, while also being a strong team player.
• Develop packaging designs that complement the overall brand aesthetic.
• Create tech packs for garment or print production.

Technical Knowledge & Hard Skills

• Proficiency in design software: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Should be able to use these tools to create high-quality images, illustrations, drawings, and other graphic elements.
• Creativity: come up with new and original ideas for designs. Be able to think outside the box and come up with fresh perspectives on different licensed artworks.
• Strong understanding of design principles: strong knowledge of design principles, such as composition, color theory, and typography, and use these principles to create visually appealing and practical designs.
• Research skills: research trends, licenses, buyers, and competitors to gather data to create a well-informed design. Should be able to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, and implement the best solution.
• Stay up-to-date on trends: be able to identify and incorporate trends into the work in a way that is both creative and commercial.
• General knowledge of apparel manufacturing: know fabric types, printing techniques, and construction methods to create feasible designs that can be accurately translated into production.
• Strong communication skills: clearly and concisely sketch and concept their ideas to communicate their vision to clients and collaborators.
• Print and illustration skills: strong sketching and illustration skills and technical print knowledge, including print techniques and rotary repeats.

Main Tools to Manage During Work Relation

• Must be proficient in the following industry standard programs: Dropbox, Teams, Trello, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Hubstaff: Web App and Desktop App.
• Zoom: Meetings and Breakout room.
• Discord: Categories and Channels.

Soft Skills

• Communication skills: communicate effectively with clients, whether it’s a large corporation or a small business. Should be able to clearly and concisely explain ideas, provide feedback, and work collaboratively to achieve a common goal.
• Attention to detail: have a sharp eye for detail to proofread their work carefully and ensure it is free of errors. This is especially important in the apparel industry, where even a tiny mistake can be costly.
• Adaptability: learn new design styles, keep up with the latest trends, and adjust to new technologies.
• Organization skills: manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and stay on top of the workload to meet deadlines without cutting corners.
• Stress management skills: stay calm under pressure, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills: build relationships with clients, collaborators, and suppliers, work well with others, communicate effectively, share ideas, and collaborate on projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team: manage time effectively and meet deadlines in both situations.
• Be open to feedback: be open to feedback and be able to make revisions to the designs and incorporate the feedback in a way that improves the final product.

Benefits

• Competitive pay in US dollars.
• Overtime pay.
• Opportunity to grow.
• Time-off flexibility.