Apparel Graphic Designer

As a Retail Graphic Designer with Opry Entertainment Group (OEG), you'll serve as a key creative player on the retail team, designing unique and custom graphics for products that connect artists and fans in our iconic venues. As the ideal candidate, you bring strong graphic design skills across printables and pattern design with an eye for retail trends and merchandising. Produce 10--20 new styles per month in alignment with the creative direction of the product design team.Follow existing style guides to create new designs and accompanying style guides for packaging.Research current trends consistent with existing brand aesthetic to be incorporated into original artwork for the fan experience.Stay current with graphic design trends, tools, and product applications, while maintaining existing brand aesthetic.Collaborate with retail, marketing, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality end products.Communicate with product development team and vendors to ensure proper execution of prints and applications.Design and prepare supplemental artwork for websites, banners, social media, in-store collateral, and product packaging.Create CADs and tech packs to communicate graphic placement on garments. 4+ years' graphic design experience required, preferably in fashion or lifestyle apparel2+ years' designing apparel and soft goods, with practical knowledge of screen-printing and other decoration techniquesExperience in retail product design and manufacturing requiredPDF and/or online portfolio is required Continually use gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills for computer use.