Character Licensed Bags Designer

A Wholesale Apparel company located in the NYC area, is looking to fill a Character Licensed Bags Designer position. For years, this company has designed, manufactured, and marketed underwear, sleepwear, and other comfort-focused apparel for men and women. In the past couple years, they have started doing bags (backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.) and have had a lot of success. This person would be responsible for these categories. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This person will take licensor’s character art and apply it to backpacks, lunch boxes, etc.
• They will work with tech packs to confirm all the specifications and present the designs to the internal team.
• They will interpret license guides and brand identities into trend-forward, eye-catching, age-appropriate bags
• Work independently to manage multiple projects while staying aligned with team direction
• Own your work from concept to design, executing production ready designs, while taking feedback with a positive, solutions-first mindset
• Partner closely with design, production, and licensing teams to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance
• Stay current on trend in children’s fashion and media, as well as general pop culture, suggesting new ideas and direction

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4+ years of experience working with character licensed bags, accessories, or related categories. 
• Strong understanding of design principles, utilizing composition, color theory, and typography to create effective storytelling through graphics
• Knowledge of character licensing and experience working with licensed character assets
• A true team player who can take initiative and direction—someone who takes feedback constructively, and uses it to make the work even better