Advanced Artist (Jennifer Lopez)

At Kohl’s, we’re always looking ahead to creating the next great thing. Since 1962, our people have been our biggest asset and every great thing we do is thanks to the great people we hire.

Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE

Do you love . . . creating original art work? Are you energized by . . . brand defining innovative art? Do you enjoy . . . working across teams and leading design efforts? Creates innovative prints, yarn dyes, sweater pattern, embellishments and/or placed graphics relevant to brand DNA and trends PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Creates Innovative and Amazing Artwork

• Works with Design to develop concept board art needs for milestone meetings
• Applies seasonal successes of color, print and pattern to future art
• Meets mulitple calendar and art productivity deadlines to ensure production art hand-off deadlines are met, without sacrificing attention to detail
• Researches current artwork trends, in partnership with Textile Design Manager, to influence conceptual direction for multiple categories/brands
• Owns creating and inspires new ideas/concepts
• Studies competition and benchmarks relative to brand position, and keeps design informed of what’s new and directional
• Exhibits influence and expertise, supporting the productivity of the team
• Uses strong organizational, time management and presentation skills

Builds Alignment Through Strong Business Partner Relationships

• Ensures consistency and differentiation of brand(s) across division, consistent with market trends, brand position and business strategy
• Influences decision making at the buyer level, through use of strong organizational, time management and presentation skills
• Interacts and develops relationships with the cross functional teams to establish priorities, leverage expertise and streamline the process
• Demonstrates the ability to merchandise color and print and present seasonal art direction to cross-functional partners
• Understands vendor capability for print technique and fabric base limitations
• Mentors Assistants and Associates

QUALIFICATIONS required

• Strong artistic background including the ability to create conceptual and final art in several different mediums
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Ned Graphics, Kaledo or related program

preferred

• College degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design, Illustration, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of Print Design experience, preferably within the retail industry

special requirements

• Travel

This describes general information about the position however should not be considered comprehensive. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time. This is not an employment contract.