Assistant Apparel Graphic Designer

Job Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Apparel Graphic Designer to collaborate closely with the Senior Designer on product graphics spanning multiple categories. This contract position is based in Manhattan, NY, and offers a rate of $30 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Designer in generating commercial and brand-aligned designs that reflect the overall business vision.
• Create seasonal graphics and icons, taking concepts through to final execution for various categories and special product launches.
• Research and implement advanced graphic and surface techniques to foster innovation in design.
• Use seasonal color palettes in developing graphic concepts that provide clear color guidance to cross-functional partners.
• Support the Print team by crafting seasonal assets for prints and patterns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design branded trims, elastics, and hardware across apparel, intimates, sleepwear, and accessories categories.
• Maintain the organization of seasonal branding requests and digital libraries using tools like InDesign, Smartsheet, and company file servers.
• Create and edit presentations related to seasonal concepts, branding initiatives, and special projects.
• Work jointly with Surface, Print, and CAD teams to properly archive graphics for production purposes.
• Have a thorough understanding of Pink's visual identity and how graphic assets are applied in product, branding, and packaging contexts.
• Participate in local shopping trips and campus visits as part of research and collaboration efforts.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design or equivalent relevant experience with a track record of commercially successful graphic projects.
• 3 to 5 years of professional graphic design experience in a related sector.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud on Mac OS including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Excellent ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within tight timelines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and digital.
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially regarding typographic layouts and consistent file naming and organization.
• Familiarity with VS & Pink brand aesthetics and customer profiles.
• Previous experience in packaging and apparel graphic design is advantageous.
• Illustration skills are considered a plus.