Apparel Graphic Designer

The Antigua Group

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Apparel Graphic Designer at Antigua Group Inc. is responsible for creating innovative graphic art for the company's apparel collections. This role involves collaborating with the Apparel Design team to develop design concepts and manage graphic art production, ensuring high-quality designs that align with seasonal trends and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage an organized art file library for each division within the company.
• Produce Production Art (Pitch Sheets/Factory Art).
• Collaborate closely with the Apparel Design team reviewing print strike-offs during development and assisting in the development comments sent back to suppliers.
• Create graphic art for seasonal tread boards, development presentations, and various creative graphic needs throughout the development calendar.
• Support Design team in filling CAD bodies and learning to assort color pallets using seasonal trend colors.
• Recolor existing print artwork and create new artwork for placement graphics and allover prints.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to gain an understanding of company processes and business needs.
• Utilize the PLM system to assist in graphic management during the buildout of tech packs for seasonal styles and colorways.
• Conduct graphic trend research and development for new seasons to continuously improve graphic art design quality and effectiveness.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design preferred or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Graphic Design
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills and ability to create vector patterns/graphic repeats
• Experience in creating and editing Production Art (Pitch Sheets/Factory Art)
• Understanding of apparel development and manufacturing process and timelines is a plus
• Working knowledge of PLM development system
• Ability to multi-task and work with deadlines with a sense of urgency
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and external groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in apparel development and manufacturing process
• Working knowledge of PLM development system

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance