Advanced Artist - Men's
Summary
Create high-volume, seasonal prints and graphics for retail apparel using Adobe Illustrator and CAD, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive design direction.
This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
About the Role
As an Advanced Artist, your primary responsibility will be creating high-volume, quality original prints and patterns for Kohl's private Men's brands. As product trends and business priorities evolve, the role may also require occasional graphic development.
What You’ll Do
Merchandise color and print and present seasonal art direction to cross-functional partners
Generate new ideas and concepts that expand beyond current assortments
Research current artwork trends to influence conceptual direction for multiple categories and brands
Analyze competitors and benchmarks to inform brand positioning and design strategies and initiatives
Understand vendor capability for print technique and fabric base limitations
Influence product direction and drive adoption through effective communication
Generate post-production art and colorway revisions
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
College degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design or a related field
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
CAD and/or Textile experience
Ability to travel
Preferred
5+ years of experience in print and pattern design, with graphic design experience a plus, preferably in retail.
Previous retail experience
Experience with Photoshop and Nedgraphics