Associate Graphic Designer- Apparel

Overview:

The Associate Designer will work with the Senior Designer on apparel graphics across all categories.

At Victoria’s Secret, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain organization of seasonal branding requests and libraries utilizing tools such as InDesign, Smartsheet, and file servers.
• Use seasonal color palettes in graphic concepts to effectively provide color direction for cross functional partners.
• Create and edit presentations for seasonal concepts, branding, and special projects.
• Assist Print team with creating seasonal assets for prints and patterns.
• Research and develop elevated graphic and surface techniques to push innovation.
• Understand the Pink visual DNA and use of graphic assets as it relates to products, branding, and packaging.
• Supports the Senior Designer in the creation of brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create branded, trims, elastics, and hardware across all categories of apparel, intimates, sleep, and accessories.
• Create seasonal graphics and icons from concept to execution for all categories and special product launches.
• Local shopping trips and campus visits.
• Partner with Surface, Print, and CAD teams to archive graphics for production.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Adobe CC programs for Mac OS including Illustrator, InDesign, & Photoshop.
• Strong verbal and digital communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with typographic layouts and file naming/organization.
• BFA in Graphic Design or relevant experience with a proven history of commercially successful graphics
• Illustration skills are a plus.
• Knowledge of the VS & Pink brand and customer.
• Previous packaging and apparel graphics experience is a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years graphic design experience in a related field