Senior Designer Mens Graphics

About the Role

What You'll Do

• Design on-trend apparel graphics that support Gap’s seasonal narratives and align with divisional design direction.

• Research and interpret seasonal graphic and cultural trends through market, retail, and broader creative exploration; synthesize insights into clear, compelling concept boards for cross-functional teams.

• Execute within seasonal concepts, balancing creative intent with merchant strategies, cost considerations, and customer insights.

• Manage workload independently, demonstrating strong prioritization and attention to detail across multiple workstreams.

• Take ownership of a specialized category within the division, contributing to creative development and presenting work to graphics leadership.

• Develop and maintain graphic presentation boards for key milestone meetings.

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflow and improve process efficiency.

• Introduce newness through thoughtful application of trend insights, graphic techniques, and executional approaches.

• Prepare and maintain production-ready artwork files in alignment with seasonal timelines and production requirements.

• Review production samples to ensure quality, accuracy, and integrity of design execution.

• Present design work to cross-functional partners during product reviews with clarity and confidence.

Who You Are

Key Experience

• BA in Graphic Design or equivalent professional experience.

• 6–10 years of experience in apparel graphics, with a strong portfolio demonstrating concept through production.

• Deep knowledge of graphic production processes, including print techniques and apparel-specific applications.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with working knowledge of tools such as Miro and Clo.

• Highly developed illustration and hand skills, with the ability to translate concepts into compelling visual executions.

• Strong organizational, time management, and cross-functional communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to operate with autonomy while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Experience contributing to or leading within a category or workstream.

• Working knowledge of budget considerations and cost-conscious design execution.

• Refined sensibility for typography, composition, and image-making.

Qualifications

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, creatively driven environment, with the ability to adapt to evolving priorities.

• Demonstrates a thoughtful, solutions-oriented approach to design challenges and problem-solving.

• Open to feedback and collaboration, with a commitment to continuous growth and refinement of craft.

• Strong interpersonal presence, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively across teams.

• Maintains a high standard of quality and attention to detail across all aspects of work.

• Approaches work with curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership.