Apparel Graphic Designer

Job Requirements

Product excellence is at the heart of Brooks’ success and achieving a leadership position in the marketplace requires innovation and excellence in product design. As the Apparel Graphic Designer, you will support the Senior Graphic Designer in establishing seasonal prints, graphics, and branding that drive category initiatives while maintaining brand direction and appropriate aesthetic appeal for a targeted consumer. You will drive overall product quality to higher levels through research, design, and signature product execution and create the overarching story for each season. Additionally, you will ensure that deliverable dates and functional needs across the Design & Fusion teams are met. You will collaborate with Color & Product Designers to create final intent for each style. You will provide stories to the Product Line Managers to create consumer-facing stories.

• Drive design, development, and execution of seasonal Apparel print, graphics, and branding concepts from initial concept through commercialization.
• Partner with cross-functional partners including Apparel Design, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Development, and Materials to create a cohesive, merchandisable line.
• Influence decisions across the Apparel functions with full accountability and ownership for the outcome as well as the process.
• Conduct and synthesize research on apparel, running, lifestyle, and fashion trends to help inform seasonal design direction and product opportunities.
• Participate in seasonal and yearly concept strategy sessions with Apparel Design leadership to create seasonal themes.
• Develop a strong consumer-oriented point of view for Apparel print, graphics, and branding for Apparel Design and execute the season visually alongside the Design Director and Senior Graphic Designer.
• Research and deliver design, market, and lifestyle trends that influence and impact the product category process from product briefing to product concept to final designs.
• Strategize seasonal and full year concepts with the Design Director and Footwear teams to align on seasonal themes.
• Collaborate with Design partners, Product Marketing, Development, and Materials to focus on apparel solutions for market success.
• Present overarching seasonal concepts for apparel design at internal product meetings via presentation materials that effectively communicate the concepts.
• Design and develop all apparel concepts including print, graphics, and branding with the Senior Graphic Designer; create specification packages for size, application, and placement.
• Participate in fit sessions and product reviews for prototypes, photo samples, size runs, sales samples, and pre-production samples to ensure quality and fit that meets design standards and overall brand objectives.
• Use AI tools to visualize design intent for individual items and head-to-toe looks at concept meetings and final reviews.
• Help maintain brand consistency and design quality across assigned product and contribute to a strong, consumer-focused product experience.
• Contribute to head-to-toe outfitting and seasonal storytelling in partnership with Apparel Merchandising and Footwear teams.
• Maintain deep expertise of the running consumer, apparel market, and evolving design trends through research, store visits, competitive analysis, and other relevant activities.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally minimum twice per year to support trend research, team initiatives, and product development.
• Meet calendar deadlines and deliverables.

Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Fashion Design, or related field; equivalent combination of education and years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
• 5+ years of experience in apparel design or relevant experience in a similar design role
• Formal design education and/or training in apparel design and vector-based graphic design programs
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other relevant design tools
• Strong understanding of graphic design and development processes, including technical drawings, garment construction, materials, fit, and product development
• Ability to use AI tools and emerging technologies to visualize and communicate design concepts
• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of color, proportion, silhouette, materials, and apparel construction
• Ability to communicate design ideas clearly through sketches, technical drawings, presentations, and verbal communication
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and contribute positively within a team environment
• Demonstration of curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn, take direction, and contribute wherever needed
• Ability to manage multiple assigned projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, seasonal product development environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company
• Travel 10% (domestically/internationally)
• Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

Benefits

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!

• Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
• Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
• Bonus- in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Perks- including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
• Location- You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.

Compensation: The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $91,931- $137,896 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.