Print and Textile Designer (Apparel)

Overview

The Print & Textile Designer at DICK’S Sporting Goods is responsible for creating production-ready print and pattern artwork that effectively represents the Vertical Brands apparel collections. The role involves defining and establishing design standards across the assigned brand to ensure consistent representation of brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Design Management and Execution:

  • Create original, innovative concepts and designs for graphic, print, and pattern that accurately reflect the assigned brand’s standards.
  • Apply new technologies that bring innovation to designs and applications.
  • Align on brand strategies with Senior Designers and Brand Design teams in order to create a holistic narrative for upcoming seasons.
  • Create and maintain design database of product inspirations and ideas.
  • Maintain in-house library of all logos and graphic design for all brands.
  • Manage the integrity of the assigned brand by participating in cross-functional meetings with key stakeholders across design, sourcing, and product management.
  • Share opportunities for innovation in graphics and print across all levels of the larger Global Merchandising organization, including senior leadership.
  • Communicate and present design concepts in key milestone meetings throughout the development cycle, with an open mind to critique and direction.
  • Produce presentation materials in conjunction with design and product management teams that effectively convey the narrative of the seasonal direction of the product line.

• Trend Awareness:

  • Maintain and continually expand knowledge of current print/textile trends in fashion, color, technology, and sports-related products through travel and research.
  • Act as the subject matter expert in trends with cross-functional partners and Assistant Print & Textile Designers by actively participating in brand aesthetic conversations.

• Time and Action Calendar Management:

  • Prioritize creative product work requests based on the seasonal calendar to meet established deadlines.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure accurate and timely delivery of new design executions & ideas by working closely with vendors.
  • Demonstrate strong project management and problem-solving skills in order to meet deadlines and achieve the aesthetic of the brand.

• Supervising and Developing Talent:

  • Manage execution responsibilities and workload of Assistant Print & Textile Designers to achieve department deliverables on time and with quality.
  • Provide direct reports with timely and regular feedback to support associate development/growth in role.
  • Drive talent selection process for open Assistant Graphic Designers positions;
  • Ensure all new hires are appropriately trained and on-boarded.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Textile Design or related field
• 5 - 7 Years Experience
• Previous artwork design experience in the garment industry/fashion, required
• Strong design skills, including sketching, conceptualization, ideation, color, and digital design
• Ability to communicate, influence, and collaborate cross-functionally and across multiple levels in the organization (contributors, managers, directors, VP)

Virtual Requirements

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

Note

Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.