Seasonal Print & Pattern Direction
Establish print/pattern vision and creative direction for seasonal celebrations across multiple SBUs.
Translate trend insights into holiday-specific pattern languages and scalable design systems.
Build seasonal print/pattern libraries and toolkits that teams can execute consistently.
Illustrate icons and illustrations to build into print pattern and share across teams for seasonal cohesion.
Seasonal print trend strategies that support Private Brand goals and seasonal storytelling.
Drive holiday color direction in partnership with color leadership.
Create original artwork, patterns and illustration using both digital tools and traditional methods.
Ensure patterns flex across soft home and can translate to hard home applications when needed.
Develop print pattern systems to execute across soft & hard substrates.
Partner with editorial/content teams to translate seasonal story arcs into print/pattern worlds that support multi-channel storytelling.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align creative with business objectives.
Provide clear creative feedback, set quality bars, and coach designers/CAD artists; manage workload across multiple seasonal timelines.

4+ years in print/pattern, textile, or surface design (home and/or fashion), with experience leading seasonal/holiday workstreams.
Strong portfolio demonstrating seasonal print/pattern direction, repeat design, color systems, and product translation through an elevated taste level lens.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud; proven ability to deliver technically correct production files.
Strong understanding of the print development process and quality standards.
Strong color sensibility and experience collaborating on seasonal palettes and color libraries.
Ability to analyze competition and trends; comfortable using insights to guide creative strategy.
Knowledge of copyright considerations related to graphics and pattern manipulation.
Strong communication skills and comfort influencing across partners and SBUs.
Experience with AI design tools and/or large-format plotter printing workflows.
Experience building scalable toolkits for large retail organizations and multiple SBUs.

Senior Manager, Merchandise Designer – Seasonal Print Pattern Illustration

Key skills