Temporary Print & Graphic Designer Job at vineyard vines in Stamford

About Us:

vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US.

vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good.

You don't need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It's a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don't just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks—we bring it to work with us, too.

In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making vineyard vines a great place to work for all employees.

Our team is our family, and we'd never have grown to where we are today without them.

We're committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you'll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about.

Key Responsibilities:

Graphic & Print Design

• Design and develop graphic artwork for men's & women's graphic tees that align with our brand identity and target market preference
• Create repeat prints and plaids preparing artwork for production and ensuring alignment with factory requirements and internal standards
• Maintain consistency across categories while evolving the brand aesthetic with fresh ideas.
• Collaborate with the product development team to ensure designs are feasible for production and meet quality standards
• Create and present print, plaid, and detailed graphic pitch sheets for production
• Apply expertise in illustration and graphic design to create visually striking and original artwork
• Utilize knowledge of various apparel print techniques to achieve desired effects and ensure design integrity
• Work closely with cross functional team to oversee the sampling and production processes, ensuring designs are accurately executed
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to contribute to overall product strategy and development

Tech Pack Management

• Update, build, maintain, and organize tech packs for all graphics and print placements
• Ensure artwork files, callouts, colorways, measurements, and print specs are accurate and complete
• Collaborate with Product Development to address mill, vendor, and factory comments
• Track revisions and version control for seamless communication across teams

What you bring:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in graphic design, specifically in apparel
• Bachelor's degree in Studio Art, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or a related field
• Exceptional illustration skills and a strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of graphic tees
• Profound understanding of apparel print techniques, including screen printing, digital printing, embroidery and various appliques
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other design software such as Procreate and NedGraphics
• Experience creating and updating tech packs (knowledge of PLM systems a plus)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with team members and external partners
• A keen eye for detail, color, and typography
• Passion for fashion and a good understanding of the apparel market