Amazon-posted 3 months ago
$127,100 - $210,300/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Santa Monica, CA

Join our Creative Art team to shape the future of print design while driving operational excellence across global product categories within Amazon Private Brands! As our Print and Colors Operations & Design Lead, you'll use your creative and organizational skills to improve how we work. In this position, you'll work on print and color development, balancing creative excellence with operational efficiency and implementing innovative solutions that enhance our creative output while maintaining high-quality standards. Your primary focus will be Kids, Baby, Licensed Products, and Home categories, with potential to expand into a wider range of product categories across the business. Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills as you'll partner with various teams to drive improvements and build lasting relationships across the organization. We're looking for someone with both creative and operational skills - someone passionate about creating elevated prints and patterns while excelling at process improvement. This unique role offers the opportunity to influence global products and lead teams, making it ideal for a professional who thrives on balancing artistic vision with operational excellence.

  • Lead quarterly and off cycle print and pattern development aligned with brand DNA
  • Create innovative prints and patterns for Kids, Baby, Licensed Products, and Home categories
  • Design repeat patterns and engineered prints according to product specifications
  • Develop colorways and adapt designs across various materials and applications
  • Research and interpret trends to create compelling artwork and seasonal palettes
  • Lead strategic color palette development and standardization across categories
  • Lead implementation of color and artwork management systems
  • Define and maintain design guidelines and SOPs
  • Optimize design asset management and organization across PLM systems
  • Support digital workflow optimization initiatives
  • Partner with Product Managers, Product Developers, Business Managers, and Design teams
  • Coordinate with licensors to ensure design meets brand requirements
  • Lead artwork presentations and assortment planning
  • Work closely with technical teams to ensure print feasibility and quality
  • Explore and implement new Gen AI Design tools and techniques
  • Monitor competitor activity and consumer preferences
  • Support trend analysis and seasonal direction development
  • 8+ years of design experience
  • Have an available online portfolio
  • Experience partnering with technical partners for design implementation
  • Bachelor's degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or related creative field
  • 7+ years combined experience in print design and creative operations
  • Proven expertise in designing for Kids and Baby
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Experience tracking market trends and conducting competitive design research
  • Track record in color palette development and management
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD software (e.g., Nedgraphics, Aquario)
  • Advanced knowledge of color theory, repeat layouts, and technical requirements
  • Experience with print production techniques and PLM systems
  • Understanding of digital design tools and creative workflows
  • Experience managing complex design projects across multiple categories
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven success in workflow optimization and process improvement
  • Experience working in fast-paced environment with multiple cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to track, analyze, and report operational metrics and performance KPIs
  • Knowledge of typographic and brand design principles
  • Experience in visual design demonstrated through design concepts, case studies, documentation, mockups and style guides
  • Knowledge of advanced design tools (e.g., 3D, GEN AI)
  • Experience with online retail
  • Experience in Global team collaboration
  • Proven ability to translate seasonal stories into compelling print and color strategies through Marketing collaboration
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