At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

The Associate Print & Textile Designer is responsible for designing graphics, pattern and fabric print effectively represents our Private Brand apparel collections for their assigned category or project. All deliverables should be created in alignment with the assigned brand aesthetic and vision. In this role, the Associate Print & Textile Designer is tasked to ensure their executed graphic design is a consistent representation of the brand standards to the athlete. By staying current on industry trends, the Associate Print & Textile Designer can bring to life the seasonal direction of the assigned category or deliverable through storytelling, excellent artwork and a disruptive point of view to their design approach.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Design Execution

• Create original, innovative concepts and designs for graphic, print and pattern that accurately reflects the assigned brand’s standards.
• Apply new technologies that bring innovation to designs and applications. Effectively use computerized systems in design process.
• Display design knowledge by sharing opportunities for innovation in graphics and print with the Graphic Design team
• Attend key milestone meetings throughout the development cycle, producing presentation materials in conjunction with design and product management teams that effectively convey the narrative of the seasonal direction of the product line. Manages integrity of brand by attending follow-up meetings.
• Assist Prep and present overall concepts with design team and merchants each season.

Time and Action Calendar Management

• Prioritize creative product work requests based on the seasonal calendar to meet established deadlines. Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of new design executions & ideas by working closely with vendors. This includes demonstrating strong project management and problem solving skills in order to meet deadlines.

Trend Awareness

• Maintain and continually expand knowledge of current trends in fashion, color, technology, and sports-related products through travel and research.
• Work closely with PD Apparel Graphics Designer to create and maintain creative boards that conducts Trend vision for the season. This includes building and updating seasonal cad boards to help present vision for the season

QUALIFICATIONS:

Note: As part of the application process for this role, please provide a portfolio of work for review.

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidateduring any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!