Apparel Graphic Designer

**Join a leading consumer brand through Aquent, where your design expertise will shape captivating visual narratives for millions!**

Aquent is partnering with a renowned global consumer brand, celebrated for its iconic presence and commitment to innovation in the retail space. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative team focused on creating impactful prints and graphics that define seasonal collections and special product launches. As a key contributor, you will play a pivotal role in translating creative vision into tangible, commercially successful designs that resonate with a global audience and uphold the brand's distinct visual identity. Your work will directly influence product aesthetics, driving consumer engagement and brand loyalty.

**About the Role:**

We are seeking a highly creative and skilled Graphic Designer to become an integral part of an in-house design team. In this role, you will be instrumental in bringing seasonal concepts to life, developing innovative graphics that align with the brand's unique DNA. You will have the opportunity to contribute fresh, trend-driven ideas, from initial concept exploration to the creation of production-ready artwork, ensuring every design is polished and commercially viable. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on product launches and visual campaigns, working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

**Responsibilities:**

* Collaborate closely with the Graphic Design team to conceptualize, develop, and execute seasonal graphics for core collections and exclusive launches.

* Translate seasonal design directions and concepts into commercially viable graphics that seamlessly integrate with the brand's identity.

* Proactively contribute fresh, trend-driven ideas through comprehensive competitor research, compelling mood boards, and innovative design exploration.

* Develop high-quality prototypes and production-ready artwork, utilizing both original concepts and existing creative assets.

* Refine and adapt graphics based on constructive feedback from internal teams and leadership, ensuring design excellence.

* Maintain meticulously organized files and ensure all deliverables consistently adhere to brand standards and visual guidelines.

* Manage your workflow and project deadlines independently, while maintaining clear and regular communication on progress with the internal team.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 2-3+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a strong preference for backgrounds in retail, apparel, or consumer brands.

* Exceptional proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, operating on a Mac platform.

* A keen eye for typography, layout, and color, demonstrated through a portfolio of commercially successful designs.

* Proven ability to manage the design process from initial concept through to final production, delivering high-quality, print-ready artwork.

* Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with comfort in partnering effectively with cross-functional teams, including in a remote setting.

* Working knowledge of various graphics techniques and experience in building technical graphics for vendors.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Experience in presentation design, showcasing visual narratives effectively.

* Prior experience filling CADs (Computer-Aided Design) with prints and graphics.

* Experience building assortments with prints and graphics, demonstrating an understanding of product lines.

* Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.

* Experience creating graphics based on provided inspiration and creative briefs.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.