Apparel Senior Graphic Designer & Colourist

Responsibilities

• Strategic Graphic & Color Management
• Establish and maintain standards for tracking graphics and color usage across all banners, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Prepare post-mortem analyses for previous Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons to evaluate adoption rates of prints/graphics and inform future creative development.
• Analyze sales history and brand/category overdevelopment to make strategic plans for working with external contractors and improving efficiency.
• Lead the development and execution of custom graphics projects, balancing creativity with cost-effectiveness.
• Identify and implement opportunities to repurpose graphics/prints as carryover/archive, supporting time and cost savings targets.
• Build and manage graphic/print stage gates within the master calendar process to maximize development time and improve quality.
• Oversee PLM product ownership for graphics and color, ensuring accurate documentation and process adherence.
• Collaborate on Coupa requirements, problem-solving as new challenges arise.
• Seasonal Strategy & Execution
• Research emerging trends in graphics, color, textiles, and techniques, incorporating AI and digital tools to inspire innovative designs.
• Integrate CLO3D into the design and development workflow, using it as a visual aid for scale and placement to improve print/graphic scale and accuracy in renderings.
• Maintain detailed design records and specifications for each garment.
• Present concepts and finished designs to creative directors, merchant teams, clients, or buyers for feedback and approval.
• Adjust designs based on feedback, ensuring all garments meet brand standards and market needs.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Evaluate the performance of freelance graphic designers, tailoring individual responsibilities to reduce internal re-work, optimize team efficiency, and effectively manage the graphic development budget.
• Review approvals of strike offs and lab dips to ensure alignment with intended color direction and that the overall color palette and story are consistently achieved for each brand.
• Ensure adherence to sustainability principles and contribute to ongoing improvements toward more sustainable practices.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment, encouraging others to try new things and supporting their development.
• Business Objectives & Milestone Tracking
• Focus on utilization rate for net new artwork development.
• Achieve a rework percentage for seasonal artwork as carryover/archive to strengthen OPEX with time and cost savings.
• Meet all design milestones, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of graphics and prints.
• Conduct regular check-ins with PD, managers, and design team; attend seasonal buying intention meetings.
• Integrate CLO3D into the development of print/graphic renderings and color pallets for upcoming seasons.
• What You Bring:
• Post-secondary education in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a senior graphic design or colorist role within the fashion or design industry; previous experience in apparel development is an asset.
• Strong artistic ability and proficiency in graphic design, illustration, and design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Clo3D, NedGraphics).
• Demonstrated expertise in color theory, print development, and graphic workflow optimization.
• Knowledge and experience in PLM systems is an asset.
• Deep understanding of market trends, materials, colors, technologies, and sustainability practices.
• Excellent communication, time management, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a keen eye for color, texture, and style.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, lead teams, and work to deadlines.
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