Sr. Graphic Designer, Exclusives

Inspired by Hard Work

At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

The Sr. Graphic Designer, Exclusives is responsible for the creation of all graphics and textile print/pattern outside of Carhartt’s seasonal Go-to-Market calendar. Products will span all categories (Outerwear, 1st Layer Tops, Bottoms and Accessories) across both Men’s and Women’s. Emphasis in this role is creating and executing against accelerated timelines. These products are created to support specific consumer, channel, and account needs, providing market segmentation and differentiation opportunities for key accounts and D2C.

Associate Responsibilities

• Creates and refines artwork specific to styling/fabrications in collaboration with Product Design, Sales and Merchandising. Ensure all options meet specific consumer, channel, and/or account needs.
• Responsible for supporting all off-timeline artwork needs from inspiration to creation of Product Development/Vendor handoff, approval of strike-off/handlooms and size and placements. Communicate all changes and updates as needed to appropriate partners.
• Coordinate and participate in market trips, trade shows, and own share-out of market insights, as it relates to art.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Exclusives Product team, as well as Sales and Account partners.
• Build a culture that explores new ideas, different positions, and alternatives to achieve results, which in turn empowers the Design Resources Department to develop and share new methodologies as needed to improve process and results.
• Work with a consumer focus and balance each exclusive request with the integrity and authenticity of our brand DNA, keeping our mission to serve and protect all hardworking people top of mind.
• Keep up to date on training needs and new technologies, including in-house printers and software.
• Continually expand knowledge in innovations in the textile and print industry and leverage findings to develop new concepts each season.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience required in Apparel/Textile Design or Related Field

• Minimum 5 years’ experience work experience in graphics/print pattern development.
• Ability to lead projects.
• Knowledge of various styles of illustrations, manipulating and working with typography.
• Experience with print, applique & embroidery, and textile design, preferred.
• Advanced computer knowledge in Adobe Creative Cloud programs (PSD, AI, etc)
• Experience with PLM system, preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop strong business relationships, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels, including management and external partners/vendors. Strong presentation skills with the ability to present messages clearly and concisely.
• Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Embraces uncertainty and change; ability to pivot when needed. Ability to make decisions quickly when facing obstacles, an openness to change, embraces seeking unconventional solutions for roadblocks.
• Apparel and construction knowledge preferred.

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• Light Lifting (10-15 lbs.)
• Willing to work some weekends if necessary
• Travel (20%)
• Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.
• Tobacco Free
  
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.