Job Description
Who We Are:
A privately held, full service global manufacturer headquartered in the vibrant heart of New York City. We 5 divisions focusing on scent & shea butter infused slipper socks, textiles, and keychains, artificial botanicals, and indulgent unique Snacks.
Who You Are:We are seeking a creative, outgoing, and highly organized Graphic Designer / Merchandiser to join our in-office team. If you have a passion for trend research, a sharp eye for commercial design, and the technical skills to bring product collections to life from concept to production, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do:- Product & Graphic Design: Conceptualize and design innovative product lines, prints, packaging, and novelty graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator and Photoshop).
- Trend Research & Concept Development: Gather inspirational images, build mood boards, and actively research emerging market trends to develop fresh seasonal collections.
- Tech Pack & Artwork Execution: Create highly detailed, production-ready tech packs and precise artwork specifications to hand off to manufacturing teams.
- Factory Communication: Directly communicate and collaborate with Chinese factories to review samples, ensure design accuracy, and monitor production timelines.
- Line Merchandising: Assist in curating cohesive product assortments that balance creative novelty with commercial viability for our major retail partners.
- Education/Experience: Degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or Apparel/Textile Design, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
- Software Expertise: Mastery of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is strictly required.
- Product Knowledge: Experience in designing soft goods, accessories, footwear (slippers), textiles (blankets), or impulse/gift categories is highly preferred.
- Communication Skills: Outgoing personality with strong collaborative skills. Ability to clearly articulate design concepts to internal teams and overseas factories.
Salary Range: $50k- $90k
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $50,000–$90,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | https://www.americanequity.com |
About Company
American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans.
Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
- Adobe Illustratorunmatched
- Adobe Photoshopunmatched
- Cloud Computingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Fashion Designunmatched
- Graphic Designunmatched
- Graphicsunmatched
- Illustrating Abilityunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Market Researchunmatched
- Market Trend Analysisunmatched
- Merchandisingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Product Designunmatched
- Production Controlunmatched
- Retailunmatched
- Seasonal Designunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
- Textile Industryunmatched
- Trend Analysisunmatched
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