FASHION GRAPHIC DESIGNER - US fashion brand owner / US market (TST)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

• We are a US-based global fashion company headquartered in New York, with more than 50 years of experience in the fashion industry. We specialise in casual wear, sportswear, denim and contemporary fashion for men, women and children.

• Our Hong Kong office serves as an important design and product-development hub. Our local design team works closely with our New York headquarters, combining international creative direction with regional product-development expertise.

• We closely follow fashion trends and consumer preferences in the US and Europe. This enables us to develop commercially relevant and innovative collections specifically for the US market.

• We operate a large development centre in South China and wholly owned manufacturing facilities across Asia. We also work with strategic manufacturing partners across Asia. With access to more than 40 fabric mills across Asia, we offer a wide range of fabrics, materials and product solutions at different price levels.

ROLE MISSION

• The Fashion Graphic Designer will create original and commercially relevant graphics for our apparel collections in the US market. The successful candidate will translate seasonal trends, brand direction and consumer insights into attractive graphic designs, prints and artwork for garments.

• You will work closely with our US design team, Head of Design and Development, fashion designers, product-development teams, factories and other internal departments to ensure that all artwork is creative, practical and suitable for production.

ROLE SUMMARY

• Reporting to the Head of Design and Development, you will join our Design and Development team of approximately 10 members in the Hong Kong office.

• You will be responsible for developing apparel graphics, textile prints, patterns, typography, trims and other graphic elements for our US market. You will manage the design process from research and concept development to artwork preparation, sampling, revisions and final approval.

• This role requires a creative, proactive and detail-oriented designer with an agile mindset. You should be flexible, adaptable and confident in finding practical solutions to design and product-development challenges.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develop original graphics, prints, patterns, artwork and visual concepts for apparel collections of US market.

• Design graphics for casual wear, sportswear, denim and contemporary fashion products.

• Create artwork for men’s, women’s and children’s apparel.

• Research fashion, lifestyle, cultural and consumer trends in the US and European markets.

• Develop seasonal graphic directions, mood boards, colour stories and design presentations.

• Create stylish and commercially relevant graphics that are consistent with brand direction.

• Prepare production-ready artwork files with accurate specifications, dimensions, colour details and placement information.

• Create clear technical documents and artwork presentations for internal review and factory development.

• Work with factories, suppliers and print vendors to review artwork feasibility, colour accuracy, print quality and production requirements.

• Review samples, strike-offs, print approvals and other development submissions.

• Coordinate and work closely with the US design team to understand creative direction, seasonal themes and product requirements.

• Collaborate with the Creative Director, fashion designers, product-development teams, merchandising teams and sales teams.

• Work closely with our New York headquarters on design concepts, artwork development, approvals and deadlines.

• Explore new design methods, materials, embellishment techniques and sustainable printing solutions.

• Use artificial intelligence tools as part of the design, research and product-development process.

• Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and other design software to develop and refine artwork.

• Present design concepts and artwork proposals to internal teams and management.

• Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Head of Design and Development.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Apparel Design or a related discipline.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fashion graphics, apparel graphic design, textile design or a related field.

• Experience developing graphics for the US market is an advantage.

• Strong understanding of fashion trends, graphic design, typography, colour theory and visual composition.

• Ability to create original graphics that are both stylish and suitable for commercial production.

• Ability to prepare accurate, organised and production-ready artwork files.

• Good understanding of colour separation, print placement, repeat patterns and artwork specifications is preferred.

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Experience with other advanced design software is an advantage.

• Experience using artificial intelligence tools for design and research is essential.

• Excellent English communication skills to work closely with our New York headquarters.

• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

TERMS & BENEFITS

• 5-day workweek.

• 10 days of annual leave.

• Performance bonus.

• Medical insurance.

• Supportive and collaborative work culture.

• Work-life balance.

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JPC Recruiting Services was established in 1990 and is a Hong Kong–based recruitment firm providing general recruitment and executive search services.
JPC Recruiting Services 於 1990 年成立，是一家總部設於香港的專業招聘公司，提供招聘及獵頭服務。

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