Associate Designer, Graphics - Baby for Gap

About the Role

As an Associate Graphic Designer for BabyGap, you’ll collaborate closely with design and merchandising partners to create optimistic, original artwork that brings our brand to life. This role combines strong art creation skills, meticulous production execution, and teamwork to deliver inspiring, high-quality graphics across seasonal collections.
What You'll Do
• Create trend-relevant apparel graphics that support BabyGap’s seasonal messages and align with divisional design concepts.
• Design into seasonal concepts informed by the merchant roadmap, cost targets, and consumer insights.
• Manage specialized product categories within the division, incorporating feedback and direction from senior graphic designers.
• Support senior designers in maintaining presentation boards and materials for key milestone meetings.
• Apply graphic trend forecasts to identify opportunities for innovation in design techniques and visual storytelling.
• Prepare and maintain production-ready artwork files in alignment with seasonal milestones and pipeline needs.
• Review production samples to ensure design integrity, quality, and accurate execution.
Who You Are
• BA in Illustration or Graphic Design preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in apparel graphics design.
• Understanding of graphic production processes (printing methods, apparel graphic techniques, etc.).
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and familiarity with tools such as Miro or CLO.
• Strong illustration skills with a focus on children’s illustration (painting, pencil, ink, mixed media, and hand-lettering).
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong eye for image composition, color, and typography.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment driven by values and purpose.
• Welcomes feedback and collaboration with a positive, growth-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrates curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for continual improvement.