Print Designer - Product DevelopmentABOUT BEALLS INC. If you're seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity, rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony, then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc., our people have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here you'll find a blend of tenured people with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers, various industries, and recent graduates, all united by a shared vision.
WHO WE ARE:
We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less. We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse individuals by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences. We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices, while strengthening relationships with our communities, our people, and our industry partners. Practices that people experience when joining include Authenticity, Acceptance, Accountability, Empowerment, Gratitude, Openness, Presence and Transparency.
WHY JOIN: BEALLS INC.:Location:
Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton, FL. We offer corporate individuals the flexibility of hybrid work schedules, with variations by department. Stability: We are a financially strong, multi-billion-dollar, growing organization that has been around for 110 years! We have over 650 retail stores across 22 states under bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric store brands, along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores!
Benefits:
We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because individual well-being is a priority. Growth: We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning tools. This is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom, in the field and on the job. Connection: Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come. Learn even more at www.beallsinc.com/beallsinc/careers PRINT DESIGNER – PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT ON BUSINESS: As we continue to grow, our Exclusive Brand products continue to grow right along with us--in volume and complexity. Are you a talented Print Designer who is passionate about building incredible products which surprise and delight target guests? As a Bealls Inc PRINT DESIGNER, you will innovate the creation of specified exclusive brand print assortments for Bealls, and Bealls Florida. You will support the original design efforts to build consistent brand identities. Because our product development efforts are currently handled by cross-functional teams, you will also be instrumental in supporting communications with the design teams, technical design teams, import production teams, and merchant teams to drive the highest quality print designs according to specification, delivery, and cost expectations. SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES [Essential Functions]: Develops original print and packaging while driving brand cohesion from concept through production. Evaluates limitations and artwork dimensions adhering to factory requirements. Finalizes repeat pattern prints and size scale per production specification guidelines. Confidently provides creative insights during projects collaborations supporting the value of each unique artistic style. Innovates and applies a strong knowledge of illustration, color, type, and layout of final print design. Partners with the Designers to adhere to seasonal color stories and trend direction, working closely to present fully rendered CAD designs in line sheets for milestone meetings with merchants and key stakeholders. Collaborates with design team to expedite production artwork to vendors using PLM software while striving to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues. Clarifies all print design elements as needed with Designers, Technical Design and Sourcing teams aligning on cost effective techniques. Navigates targeted timelines and achieves deadlines for initial design and finished production. Conducts research for print and art trends through competitive shopping, attending print vendor meetings, and web-based trend services. Supports internal resource tools and maintain department color system and print library's internal processes and procedures along with exceptional digital data management. Reports directly to the Manager of Innovation & Design working alongside a team of Print Designers. Additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES: Production experience is preferred with a background in textile or apparel print design 3+ Years' experience working with an Art Print Team Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation skills Strong background in Artwork Print Design in Apparel or Home Areas Production and end-use technical experiences are required Strong fine art/illustration and hand painting skills preferred Expert technical CAD rendering and end-use production skills required Superior technical knowledge of CAD software and hardware requirements, specifically Adobe Creative Suite, PLM experience is a plus Detail-oriented, well-organized with excellent time management skills Ability to collaborate and coordinate across multiple business partners, both internal and external A strong sense of color theory, print style, art direction, and the ability to interpret trends to the target audience quickly Thrives in fast pace, dynamic environment Applicants may be asked to provide a portfolio for review in addition to completing a project
