Graphic Designer (NYC)

Our Customer is an American worldwise clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking a Graphic Designer on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role partners closely with design and merchandising teams to create original, brand-forward graphics across seasonal assortments and brand collaborations. This role is on-site in NYC.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop original, trend-relevant apparel graphics for women’s seasonal assortments and collaboration projects
• Translate seasonal concepts, merchant roadmaps, cost targets, and consumer insights into compelling graphic designs
• Own graphic execution across multiple women’s apparel categories, including knits, activewear, wovens, outerwear, denim, sleepwear, lounge, and specialty classifications
• Conduct graphic trend research to identify innovation opportunities in design techniques and visual storytelling
• Design branded trims and graphic details, such as woven labels and applied hardware
• Partner with production teams and vendors to ensure design intent, quality, and execution throughout development and production
• Collaborate with internal collaboration teams and external partners to co-create custom products aligned with brand standards
• Balance creative vision, brand integrity, cost considerations, and delivery timelines across specialty projects
• Incorporate feedback from senior leadership and cross-functional partners to refine designs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, merchandising, production, and digital product creation teams to meet seasonal milestones
• Maintain presentation boards and materials for reviews and milestone meetings
• Support international, licensing, and print-on-demand initiatives as needed
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong prioritization and time management
• Work efficiently while maintaining high creative quality and accuracy
• Adapt to varied team needs, timelines, and creative partners
• Utilize AI and emerging digital tools to support ideation and workflow efficiency

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in fashion or apparel design with a strong focus on apparel graphics
• Ability to independently manage projects from concept through execution
• Experience collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to communicate creative concepts clearly through visuals and presentations
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred:

• Familiarity with tools such as Miro or CLO
• Experience working with established apparel brands such as American Eagle, Aerie, or Abercrombie & Fitch

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Availble upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.