Product Designer Graphic & Tees

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Lijnden | Product Designer Graphic & Tees| 40 hours | Fulltime

Job Purpose and Role Summary

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating distinctive and commercially relevant graphic designs that bring the identity of Cast Iron and Vanguard to life. Working across two distinctive menswear brands, you will translate their individual brand identities into compelling graphic concepts and textile applications.

The main focus of this role is developing seasonal textile graphics, including placement prints, all-over prints, embroideries and jacquard designs, translating trends and creative concepts into innovative and appealing designs.

Working closely with the Design team, you will take ownership of the graphic design process, from initial concept development and artwork creation to final design handover. You will ensure that all designs reflect each brand's DNA, meet seasonal objectives and are commercially viable.

In addition to your graphic design responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to broader product design activities, collaborating with the team on garment design and collection development.

Key Responsibility Areas

Graphic Design & Artwork Development:

•Develop creative and commercially relevant graphic designs for both Cast Iron and Vanguard, ensuring a strong connection with each brand's identity and positioning.

•Create seasonal placement prints, all-over prints, embroidery designs and jacquard artworks, translating seasonal concepts and trends into distinctive graphic applications.

•Develop original artwork, patterns, motifs and graphic elements suitable for different garment styles and product categories.

•Adapt and refine graphic designs according to product requirements, colorways, fabrications and production possibilities.

•Prepare detailed artwork files and technical specifications, ensuring designs are ready for sampling and production.

•Ensure consistency in graphic language and visual identity throughout the collections.

Trend Research & Conceptualization:

•Research trends in graphics, prints, patterns, embroidery techniques, jacquards, colors and visual      references, translating them into inspiring and innovative seasonal designs.

•Attend industry fairs and shopping trips to stay up to date with emerging trends, graphic techniques, materials and market innovations.

•Proactively gather insights from merchandising, sales feedback and store visits to ensure designs are consumer-relevant, brand-appropriate and commercially viable.

•Develop graphic concepts and mood boards aligned with the seasonal direction and creative vision of both brands.

•Prepare design presentations and graphic proposals to share with the Design Manager and wider Design team.

Product Design Development

•Support the Design team in developing seasonal product collections across the designated product categories.

•Contribute to garment design, silhouettes, shapes and detailing, ensuring alignment with each brand's identity and seasonal direction.

•Collaborate with the Design team to identify opportunities to integrate graphic elements into the overall product design.

•Contribute to design presentations and product opportunities when relevant.

Technical Development & Design Handover

•Prepare detailed technical drawings, artwork files, design specifications and relevant documentation for development samples and production.

•Organize design handovers with the Product Development team, ensuring all necessary information and specifications are available for effective communication with suppliers.

•Work closely with the Product Development team to ensure graphic designs can be accurately translated into finished products.

•Follow up on artwork adaptations, sampling comments and necessary adjustments throughout the development process.

Material Selection & Production Feasibility

•Work closely with Product Development and the CR team to explore and select suitable materials, fabrics and techniques for graphic applications.

•Consider fabric characteristics, printing techniques, embroidery possibilities, jacquard constructions, quality, sustainability and cost.

•Ensure graphic designs are technically feasible and suitable for the intended garment and production process.

Product Reviews & Sample Evaluation

•Participate in sample reviews to evaluate the execution, quality and appearance of graphic applications.

•Provide feedback on colors, placement, scale, artwork execution and technical details.

•Follow up on necessary adjustments to ensure the final product reflects the original design intention.

Collaboration & Communication

•Collaborate closely with the Design, Merchandising and Product Development teams to ensure graphic designs align with collection objectives, costing and production feasibility.

•Work closely with the Design Manager and wider Design team to ensure consistency across both brands.

•Communicate progress, design updates and timelines effectively to ensure seasonal deadlines are met.

Sustainability & Innovation

•Explore innovative graphic techniques, materials and applications that can enhance the collections.

•Incorporate sustainable design principles where possible, considering responsible materials, printing techniques and production processes in line with the company's CR strategy.

Education/Experience

•MBO or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.

•Minimum 3-5 years of relevant fashion design experience, preferably in the retail or clothing industry.

•Experience working with menswear is highly preferable.

•Strong understanding of the fashion market, particularly within the brand's target demographic.

•Experience in working with global suppliers and manufacturers is a plus.

•Fluency in English required; Dutch highly advantageous

Key Competencies

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Strong ability to create original, trend-setting designs that resonate with the brand's customers and fit commercial objectives.

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Keen understanding of global fashion trends, market shifts, and customer preferences.

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Precise attention to design details, fabric quality, and garment construction to ensure product excellence.

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Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including buyers, merchandisers, and manufacturers, to ensure a smooth design-to-production process.

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Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines within the fashion calendar and seasonal timelines.

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Understands the needs and desires of the target customer, designing collections that meet market demand while maintaining the brand’s integrity.

Key Skills

•Proven experience as a Graphic Designer within the fashion or apparel industry.

•Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in placement prints, all-over prints, embroidery and/or jacquard designs.

•Good understanding of textile applications, printing techniques and garment construction.

•Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

•Ability to translate trends and creative concepts into commercially relevant designs.

•Experience working with suppliers and Product Development teams is a plus.

•An interest or experience in broader garment design is an advantage.

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