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A leading New York importer selling major retailers throughout North America for over 60 years is looking for a 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 product & 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.
- Keen eye on color, trend, detail & construction
- 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 adhere to their protocols
- Experience working and communicating with the Orient on development & production
- Ability to shift priorities in a fast paced environment
- Strong follow up skills
- Basic packaging skills
- Works well with others
- Understands 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 the competition for new ideas.
- Work with sales team and reps on product and design development.
- Create tech packs and packaging guidelines for all product.
- 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 sample requests and buyer and/or license approvals.
- Track and organize all approvals on WIP reports.
- Work with the production team to ensure the products are well executed 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.
