Associate Designer Graphic

Overview

The Associate Graphic Designer supports the development of fresh, trend-relevant graphics for men’s and women’s apparel across Catalyst Brands’ lifestyle labels, including Aéropostale and Lucky Brand. This role collaborates closely with designers, senior designers, and cross-functional partners to create compelling seasonal concepts that reflect brand identity, meet business objectives, and connect with the target customer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in concept development by creating assets, designing layouts, selecting color palettes and typography, and producing digital illustrations.

• Execute graphic design concepts with increasing independence, while supporting senior designers on larger or more complex projects.

• Contribute to designing original artwork that aligns with seasonal trends and brand aesthetics.

• Prepare final production files, build mockups, and develop specifications for apparel applications.

• Partner with the Design team to ensure cohesive storytelling and alignment across seasonal collections.

• Research and analyze design, cultural, and social media trends (e.g., TikTok, Instagram) to inform creative direction.

• Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to deliver graphics that meet both creative standards and business needs.

• Use digital collaboration tools (e.g., Miro) to brainstorm, present, and iterate on design ideas.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to design guidelines and timelines.

• Assist in preparing and presenting trend and inspiration boards to communicate seasonal direction.

• Maintain organized digital libraries, reference materials, and design archives.

• Adapt approved artwork across various applications and ensure timely completion in accordance with the corporate calendar.

• Support the preparation of seasonal design presentations and participate when appropriate.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience designing graphics for men's and women's apparel (knits, tees, fleece, denim, polos, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to create innovative, brand-right graphic concepts and typographic solutions.

• Strong illustration and sketching skills.

• Solid understanding of color theory, typography, layout, and design fundamentals.

• Knowledge of Catalyst Brands’ customer demographics and brand positioning.

• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; experience with digital collaboration tools such as Miro is a plus.

• Highly collaborative, detail-oriented, creative, and committed to delivering exceptional design work.

• Ability to maintain regular in-office presence to support team collaboration, while effectively working within the company’s hybrid work structure.

Pay Range

USD $62,700.00 - USD $114,000.00 /Yr.