Designer, Men's Graphics

About Usvineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep and Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good.You don't need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It's a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don't live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks - we bring it to work with us, too.In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.Our team is our family, and we'd never have grown to where we are today without them.We're committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you'll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.OverviewWe are seeking a highly talented and experienced Designer to join our Graphics team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in illustration, a deep understanding of apparel graphic techniques, and a proven track record of creating compelling graphics for apparel. This role demands creativity, a fun sense of humor, attention to detail, and a passion for apparel.Key Responsibilities• Design and develop graphic artwork for men's graphic tees that align with our brand identity and target market preferences• Collaborate with the product development team to ensure designs are feasible for production and meet quality standards• Stay up-to-date with current trends in fashion, art, and design to incorporate fresh and relevant ideas into our apparel• Apply expertise in illustration and graphic design to create visually striking and original artwork• Utilize knowledge of various apparel print techniques to achieve desired effects and ensure design integrity• Prepare and present design proposals, including mock-ups and detailed specifications for production• Work closely with suppliers and the production team to oversee the sampling and production processes, ensuring designs are accurately executed• Participate in cross-functional meetings to contribute to overall product strategy and developmentWhat You Bring• A minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design, specifically in apparel• Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or a related field• Exceptional illustration skills and a strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of graphic tees• Profound understanding of apparel print techniques, including screen printing, digital printing, embroidery and various appliques• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other design software such as Procreate• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with team members and external partners• A keen eye for detail, color, and typography• Passion for fashion and a good understanding of the menswear marketEvery-day Will Feel This Good Because• We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people• We have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal life• We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings , flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance• We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active• We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar