Graphic Designer - Apparel and Accessories at Pink Lily Nashville, TN

Graphic Designer - Apparel and Accessories job at Pink Lily. Nashville, TN.

Job Summary:

Pink Lily is a women’s retailer looking for a creative, trend-savvy Graphic Designer to develop bold and fashion-relevant graphics for our women’s fast fashion boutique. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of trends, social media-driven aesthetics, and a strong eye for stylish, wearable graphics. You will work closely with the Merchandising team to create statement-making apparel and hat designs that resonate with our customer base.

Key Responsibilities:

Design On-Trend Graphics – Create original prints, patterns, typography, and illustrations for women's apparel (tees, hoodies, RTW, and hats). Trend-Driven Creativity – Research and incorporate current fashion, social media aesthetics, and influencer-driven trends. Fast-Paced Execution – Work quickly and efficiently to produce graphics in sync with our rapid product drops and monthly collections. Collaboration – Work closely with Merchant and Influencer teams to ensure graphics align with brand identity and upcoming campaigns. Production-Ready Files – Prepare print-ready designs optimized for screen printing, DTG, embroidery, and other fabric applications. Mockups & Presentations – Develop high-quality mockups for internal reviews, e-commerce listings (as needed), and influencer exposure. Brand Identity & Typography – Create compelling branding elements, custom typography, and trendy graphic placements for apparel. Adapt & Revise Designs – Make quick revisions based on feedback while maintaining design integrity. Impeccable Taste : Eye for color with a strong curiosity and the confidence to bring new ideas to the table.

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Graphic Design. 2+ years in graphic design for a women’s fashion retailer or boutique brand Software Proficiency: Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, InDesign) and Photoshop Strong Portfolio: Must showcase experience in women’s apparel graphics and pattern designs including screen printing, embroidery, and digital prints. Understanding of Production Techniques: Knowledge of fabric printing, embroidery, DTG, and garment limitations. Creativity & Speed: Ability to quickly develop original, high-quality designs in a fast-paced retail environment. Detail-Oriented: Ability to create pixel-perfect artwork that aligns with manufacturing requirements. Team Player: Comfortable collaborating with teams and adapting designs based on feedback.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with women’s graphic tees and sweatshirts. Passion for pattern design through illustrations. Understanding of social media aesthetics and how graphics translate to online sales. Familiarity with e-commerce and digital marketing trends.

Pink Lily offers a complete benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and clothing discounts.

Pink Lily is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Disability / Gender / Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age / Veteran