Graphic Designer

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

The Graphic Designer works with other members of Marketing Operations and Brand Marketing teams to conceptualize, design and execute a wide variety of demand-generating marketing vehicles to convey a particular message, idea or concept resulting in the most effective and persuasive work possible. This role will support multiple brands, existing product lines, new product innovations, marketing and strategic brand initiatives.

We work in a fast-paced environment, so the ideal Graphic Designer will be able to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the creative lead, Sr Graphic designers, and Brand marketing in a proactive, creative, and collaborative effort to elevate our brands
• Think creatively and develop design concepts, graphics and layouts that capture project briefs and captivate consumers
• Interpret creative briefs into conceptual ideas
• Design materials that enhance the brand and the overall consumer/customer experience
• Concept, develop, and execute overall layout and production design for various applications such as for Print advertising, Digital advertising, POS/POP, Catalogs, Selling Materials, and Internal Collateral
• Ensure consistency and standards across several brands

Skills for Success:

• Visual Ideation/Creative problem solving. Must have good design aesthetic, strong technical skills and the ability to think conceptually
• Ability to design based off a creative brief, feedback, sketches and critiques
• Must be comfortable creating and working with deadlines
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks by prioritizing appropriately
• Strong interpersonal abilities and project management skills

Experience/Education:

• Associate’s degree in graphic design
• 3–5 years of professional graphic design experience
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative excellence and technical expertise
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Advanced photo-retouching and image-manipulation capabilities
• Highly proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, with advanced presentation design and formatting skills
• Thorough understanding of print production and digital asset creation
• Experience designing for digital platforms; working knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus
• Familiarity with 3D design, motion graphics, or video editing is a plus
• Agency or in-house corporate creative experience preferred
• Passion for and understanding of sports, fashion, art, and contemporary culture
• Knowledge of apparel products and industry trends is an advantage

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.