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Mad Engine Global, LLC. · 1 month ago

Senior Graphic Designer – Junior & Missy Fashion Apparel

Glendale Office, Glendale, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Mad Engine Global, LLC. is a prominent player in the fashion apparel industry, and they are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to support their Junior and Missy apparel businesses. The role involves creating trend-right artwork, managing development and production art, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of design assets.

ApparelFashionManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Creative & Design Execution

Develop original, trend-forward graphics and prints for Junior and Missy apparel across multiple retailers

Create artwork for tees, fleece, fashion tops, dresses, sleepwear, bottoms, and seasonal capsules

Translate trend research, competitor analysis, and consumer insights into commercial, retail-ready artwork

Build cohesive collections aligned to brand direction while introducing fresh, innovative concepts

Design into varied aesthetics—from elevated feminine to Gen Z streetwear—based on retailer positioning

Produce polished development art (concept graphics, mockups, layout sketches, digital illustrations) used for line reviews and buyer presentations

Prepare layered, editable art files for early sampling, ensuring clarity for Product Development and factories

Create colorways, pattern concepts, embellishment callouts, and preliminary technical notes for internal alignment

Support design directors with seasonal design decks, inspiration boards, CADs, and trend storytelling

Build accurate, production-ready final artwork files, including color separations, repeats, placement artwork, trims, and print specs

Ensure files meet retailer artwork guidelines, compliance standards, and technical requirements

Partner with Production and Tech teams to ensure files are optimized for strike-offs and bulk execution

Review artwork samples, strike-offs, and pre-production materials for color accuracy and correctness

Communicate with offshore teams to reconcile artwork issues and resolve technical challenges

Work with Product Development to ensure artwork packages, color standards, and approvals are delivered on time

Partner with Sales + Merchandising to support buyer meetings, presentations, and retailer submissions

Align seasonal creative direction with Creative Director/Design Manager

Provide clear artwork direction to global partners

Offer guidance and feedback to junior designers and freelancers

Support workflow improvements, file organization, and template management

Lead parts of seasonal concept development and present artwork to leadership

Qualification

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopApparel graphic designEmbellishment techniquesTechnical artwork requirementsMultitasking skillsProactiveCommunication skillsOrganization skillsTime-management skillsDetail-orientedCollaborative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or related field preferred

5+ years of apparel graphic design experience within Junior, Missy, or Young Contemporary markets

Strong portfolio showing apparel graphics, typography, illustration, patterns, and trend-driven design

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Strong understanding of embellishment techniques

Ability to adapt artwork to various retailer aesthetics and brand tiers

Strong understanding of technical artwork requirements and file construction

Excellent communication, organization, multitasking, and time-management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Company

Mad Engine Global, LLC.

Mad Engine specializes in products that reflect pop-culture creativity and individuality | 150,000+ Designs | 250+ Licenses | 12+ Global Offices | 2000+ Employees

Founded in 1987

San Diego, California, USA

1001-5000 employees