Junior Graphic Designer

Job Title: Junior Graphic DesignerCompany: WoxerSchedule: Must be able to work Eastern office hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm or 11:00am - 7:00pmSummary:We are actively seeking an Associate Designer to join our Creative Team. The ideal candidate will possess experience in assisting with concepts and developing prints, colors, trims, waistbands, and other items that are consistent with the brand’s aesthetics and satisfy business needs.YOUR CORE FOCUS AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:Support the Design Director in assisting with concepts and developing prints, colors, trims, waistbands, and other items that are consistent with the brand’s aesthetics and satisfy business needs.Assist in preparing trend presentations, mood boards and market research.Setup design presentation boards and update boards as changes occur.Research the market (luxury, contemporary and vintage), periodicals/magazines, and online resources (runway, ecommerce, resale) to stay current with trends.Play a key role in executing the initial development for each season by creating original artwork and layouts under the guidance of the Design Director.Color and print research/sourcing.Print design and development (assisting with recoloring, indexing, selecting scale, submissions, etc.)Work cross-functionally with Senior Designer, Data Team, Merchandising, Fabric Technologist, QC Manager, and Production Coordinator.Create and Update Collection and Campaign Decks.Create all color/print-filled CAD sketches.Responsible for creating and maintaining Illustrator CAD bank (including technical drawings and colored images) for CAD sheets/merchandising.Create and/or review/approve 3D renderings via Clo3D for all Limited Edition and Product releases.Create and Update CAD Sheets, Ensuring 100% Accuracy.Create and Update Merchandising/Line Plans.Partner with relevant teams to create/merchandise Limited Edition packs per collection.Own all aspects of daily follow-up with external and internal partners.Work with Product team to source/develop/sample new techniques for Limited Edition Drops (Trims, Contrast Stitching, Waistband Concepts, Heat Seals, etc.)Manage reviewing, advising corrections and/or approving lab dips, print and waistband strike-offs.Partner with Design Director, and cross-functional partners in Product Development and Production to ensure on-track TNA, deadlines are met, and prevent/resolve production issues for current and upcoming seasons.Maintain organized files/folders/structure and carry out processes for communicating information cross-functionally.Create SOPs and resources for cross-functional access/collaboration.Assist with packaging design and development.WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Design or Related Field.3-4+ years of experience in graphic design.Experience in the Intimates and/or Contemporary/Luxury Markets Preferred.A high taste level, and an understanding of the Woxer aesthetic.Self-starter and creative thinker with the ability to interpret seasonal concepts.Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Proactive, strong time management skills and ability to thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment.Proficiency in color-matching techniques and tools.Skilled in color-matching and reviewing print S/O’s, with a proficiency in advising effective comments to suppliers.Knowledge and ability to create print repeats as final artwork, edit, color separate, recolor and match color from the seasonal palette.Understanding of apparel print processes and understanding of technology in the print industry.MUST HAVE:PORTFOLIO REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDEREDAdvanced level of english (C1 or above)Highly Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe IllustratorFigma experienceSuperior or Perfect Munsell ScoreProficient/Advanced in Clo3DKnowledge of Color Systems; including, Pantone