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Senior Designer, Women's Graphics, Brand
Gap Inc.
New York, NY, United States
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About Us
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco.
Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design.We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead.
We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
So if you have ideas, if you’re talented, if you want to work with phenomenal people, and if you think we should leave the world a little better than we found it, we’d love to meet you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Interpret the needs of the Product Development staff and develop graphics and copy as needed.
• Partner with the Legal Department to ensure that graphics/designs are not trademarked and can be utilized by the Company.
• This may include, but is not limited to, fabric design, labeling, hang tags, pins, embroideries, etc.
• Act as a technical resource for the merchandising staff regarding the production of graphics.
• Identifies issues within development cycle and provides well-defined recommendations to meet business requirements.
• Produce mechanical art and complex graphic design (logos, illustrations, photographs, tags, labels, etc.) through interpretation of design ideas.
• Stay abreast of trends, new techniques and resources in graphic design.
• Research new technologies in graphic design and make recommendations for enhancements, upgrades and purchases.
• Develop, enhance and reference library in an organized manner to allow prompt and easy access for all product groups.
• Source graphics production companies.
• Builds consensus with design and merchandising business partners towards developing appropriate solutions.
• May manage and evaluate work of Associate Graphic Designers, Graphic Designers or freelancers and outside vendors.
• Acts as a technical resource for the department and provides in depth expert knowledge to graphics employees.
• Works primarily independently and handles issues of high complexity.
• Present graphics sales data to graphics department as necessary.
Qualifications
• Thorough knowledge of graphics production (e.g., silk screen color separation; camera ready art, heat transfers, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work accordingly.
• Excellent computer skills (Photoshop, Quark, Illustrator and additional related software).
• Strong creative sense with proven artistic abilities.
• Ability to conduct concept research based on seasonal themes.
• Six to Eight years graphic retail/textile experience.