Graphic Designer - China

Haddad Brands•New York, NY

4d•$75,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Graphic Designer will work cross functionally with Design, Sales and Merchandising to create and develop seasonal apparel lines while supporting the overall brand’s objective. This role also serves as a key liaison between the New York Office (NYO) and the China Office, ensuring clear, efficient, and timely communication across regions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts or related field
5+ years of experience in the fashion industry (children’s wear knowledge a plus)
Must be fluent in English and Mandarin, written and verbal
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to design within a brand-appropriate aesthetic
A consistent in-office presence is essential for this role, as it is for all Haddad Brands team members. Being physically present allows for a full aesthetic and tactile understanding of our brand partners’ products—an appreciation that is critical to maintaining the quality and distinctiveness that set them apart in the market.

Nice To Haves

children’s wear knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Create print designs for t-shirts and other apparel items
Develop, execute and follow-up on concepts for art including all changes and processes required by licensor
Prepare graphics for internal presentations
Prepare color separations for screen prints so art is “print ready” when sent to the factory
Give constructive and understandable comments to our Product Assurance team as it relates to all strike-off and art approvals
Coordinate standards & all other necessary materials for seasonal development
Design and research line elements as required and/or assist in creating, updating and designing as required, sales tools and presentation aids
Shop the market to research and identify current trends and present competitive data as it is related to their prospective area of responsibility to establish key objectives for the brand
Work closely with Design, Sales and Brand Management teams to conceptualize and launch clothing lines for several levels of distribution
Manage and oversee the overall design process to ensure that lines are meeting the style plans, sales needs and emerging trends
Ensure accuracy and adherence of line sheets production logs and design catalog
Partner with Sales and Marketing to merchandise showrooms for seasonal market dates
Recruit, develop, and manage assistant and/or associate level team members
Special projects as assigned