Head of Print Design w/ a Sense of Humor

Shinesty•Fort Collins, CO

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Shinesty is seeking a highly creative, humor-forward Head of Print Design to lead their print program. This individual will be the creative force behind memorable underwear, socks, and apparel, bringing a blend of taste, humor, and hustle. Responsibilities include concepting collaborations, developing unique collections, and managing the entire print design process from concept to production. This is a player-coach role, involving both hands-on design and team leadership, including setting creative direction, managing timelines, providing feedback, and fostering a strong creative culture.

Requirements

5-10+ years of print or textile design experience in apparel or consumer products.
Deep expertise in Adobe Illustrator, including repeats, color reductions, and production files.
Extremely strong in curation and taste.
Genuine understanding of trend forecasting.
A sense of humor and appreciation for Shinesty's brand voice.
Proven experience leading or mentoring a design team while remaining an active contributor.
Strong project management skills, including calendar management, meeting facilitation, and providing direct feedback.
Comfortable working across multiple product categories and channels (DTC, wholesale, collabs, retail).

Nice To Haves

Experience with licensed collaborations, novelty product, or private label.

Responsibilities

Lead seasonal brainstorms across print, graphics, fabric, and design trends for inline, wholesale, collabs, and limited editions.
Research competitive and aspirational brands to maintain Shinesty's creative relevance.
Identify and pitch new print techniques.
Generate fresh, culturally-aware print concepts quarterly.
Design across all categories, with a focus on underwear, including ski, formal, hats, and socks.
Create custom repeats, reduce color artwork, and deliver production-ready files in Illustrator.
Collaborate with the Design team on solid color assortments, novelty treatments, and silhouette development.
Strategically delegate work to the print team to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Concept and manage artwork for limited editions, retail, and wholesale initiatives.
Manage, mentor, and motivate the print design team, setting clear priorities and a high creative bar.
Conduct print design reviews, gather feedback, and drive revisions efficiently.
Manage the bi-weekly Sprint Board and hold regular team syncs.
Partner with Merch and Ops to improve processes and reduce product development errors.
Identify opportunities to utilize AI and engage freelance/VA support.