Own defined portions of Aphmau merchandise collections end to end, research and mood boards, concept sketch ideation, and final artwork execution for assigned products or categories.
Develop multiple product-sketch directions for assigned characters, themes, categories, or collection stories, and support ideas to polish.
Explore product silhouettes, character applications, poses, expressions, patterns, graphics, materials, functions, and interactive features.
Refine thumbnails into concept art that clearly communicates product form, visual hierarchy, story connection, and consumer appeal.
Identify the hero pieces in a collection along with supporting products, coordinated items, and collectible variations.
Support the design and development of seasonal prints and patterns across womenswear, menswear, and kidswear, balancing imaginative flair with commercial wearability
Responsibilities
Create original artwork
Interpret the brief
Collaborate across categories
Research trends
Prepare technical artwork
Requirements
A degree in Textile Design, Fashion Print, Graphic Design, or a related creative discipline
Lead the development of yarn collections from concept through retail launch, managing timelines, patterns, quality control, and supplier relationships.
Locations (3)
Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Dallas, Texas, United States
Responsibilities
Own the development calendar from concept through retail launch
Manage multiple collections, define milestones and dependencies
Track approvals and resolve risks early
Design and write original knitting patterns, including grading and charting
Perform technical editing to verify stitch counts, sizing, construction and instructions
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Textiles, Knitwear Design or a related field
Conceptualize and develop multiple creative design solutions for Beauty, Fragrance, and Body Care collections, core categories, and innovation initiatives.
Translate fragrance stories, consumer insights, and beauty trends into distinctive packaging and product designs.
Develop cohesive design systems across multiple product formats, ensuring consistency in color, typography, graphics, patterns, photography, and visual storytelling.
Support the creation and execution of designs from initial concepts through final production.
Create Design Turn Overs (DTOs) and finalize artwork for handoff to production and cross-functional teams.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Nice to have: Experience in Beauty, Fragrance, Personal Care, or consumer products
A technical role focused on balancing creative ideas with commercial requirements, contributing to product development from sketch to finished product using technical expertise and digital tools.
Responsibilities
Maintain consistent fit and sizing standards across collections and suppliers
Provide technical guidance, corrections and approvals from first sample to final production
Commenting on fitting and design in collaboration with buyers and designers
Develop and improve products using digital workflows
Contribute to integrating new digital tools and smarter ways of working in daily operations
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