Print Designer

Overview:

Veronica Beard is seeking a passionate and creative Print Designer to join our team. The role will work closely with the Design and Raw Material departments, researching and developing the print direction for each season, reporting to the Design Director, Soft Wovens RTW in our NYC office.

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop print direction for each season, working closely with Design Director and SVP of Design as well as other cross-functional design directors setting company-wide print direction.
• Consider shifting market trends while developing seasonal signatures for the brand that can span across categories and end-uses, sourcing inspiration from print houses, trend forecasters, market research and vintage inspiration.
• Meet with print vendors to source artwork, coordinating returns and archiving borrowed headers and bought samples
• Trace and develop artwork, create repeats and color ups, managing freelancers where necessary.
• Meet with design teams to create artwork per category RTW, cut & sew, sweaters, and jeans, assuring recolors are ready for presentations at work throughs and updating post- feedback.
• Launch strike offs directly with mills and work closely with design directors and fabric managers to ensure execution of SMS yardage.
• Launch production ready artworks for bulk, creating necessary re-worked artwork as needed for optimized consumption and pricing targets.
• Update prints in PLM palettes
• Support print direction for licensees and additional categories such as accessories
• Act as a support to colorist

Qualifications:

• 4 years of Print Design and CAD experience
• Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Excellent eye for color and detail with a high level of taste
• Must be driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in vintage and historical design, textiles a plus
• Experience in luxury, heritage, or advanced contemporary brands a plus

The salary range for this role is between $75,000 and $90,000. The relevant salary range will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The salary range is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.

Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.