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Advanced Artist - Men's

Kohl's

Menomonee Falls, WIHybridFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoChecked 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Menomonee Falls, WIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Kohl's is hiring an Advanced Artist - Men's. The role is based at Kohl’s Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI, working onsite Monday through Thursday with optional remote work on Fridays, creating high‑volume original prints and patterns for private men’s brands and occasionally developing graphics as trends evolve.

Key focus areas include Merchandise color and print and present seasonal art direction to cross‑functional partners, Generate new ideas and concepts that expand beyond current assortments, and Research current artwork trends to influence conceptual direction for multiple categories and brands.

Important skills include Adobe Illustrator, CAD, and Textile Experience. Preferred (not required): Merchandise Color And Print, Present Seasonal Art Direction, Generate New Ideas And Concepts, and Research Current Artwork Trends.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Adobe IllustratorCADTextile ExperienceMerchandise Color and PrintPresent Seasonal Art DirectionGenerate New Ideas and ConceptsResearch Current Artwork TrendsAnalyze Competitors and BenchmarksUnderstand Vendor Capability for Print TechniqueUnderstand Fabric Base LimitationsInfluence Product DirectionEffective CommunicationGenerate Post-Production ArtColorway RevisionsGraphic Design ExperienceAdobe PhotoshopNedgraphicsBasic MathReading SkillsLegible HandwritingBasic Computer OperationGive DirectionReceive and Understand DirectionProactively Respond to DirectionWork as Part of a TeamInteract Effectively and AppropriatelyMaintain ComposureWork in a Fast Paced EnvironmentAccomplish Multiple Tasks Within Established TimeframesUse a Personal ComputerPlan ActivitiesPrioritize ActivitiesMonitor Activities Across Business UnitsComplete Assigned Projects in a Timely MannerDiscern Color

Qualifications

College Degree in Graphic DesignCollege Degree in Textile DesignCollege Degree in a Related FieldAbility to Travel5+ Years of Experience in Print and Pattern DesignPrevious Retail ExperienceAbility to Comply With Dress Code RequirementsAbility to Maintain Prompt and Regular AttendanceMeet Scheduling RequirementsAbility to Learn and Comply With All Company PoliciesSatisfactorily Complete Company Training Programs

Full job description

Role Specific Information

Job Description

This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

About the Role

As an Advanced Artist, your primary responsibility will be creating high-volume, quality original prints and patterns for Kohl's private Men's brands. As product trends and business priorities evolve, the role may also require occasional graphic development.

What You’ll Do

  • Merchandise color and print and present seasonal art direction to cross-functional partners

  • Generate new ideas and concepts that expand beyond current assortments

  • Research current artwork trends to influence conceptual direction for multiple categories and brands

  • Analyze competitors and benchmarks to inform brand positioning and design strategies and initiatives

  • Understand vendor capability for print technique and fabric base limitations

  • Influence product direction and drive adoption through effective communication

  • Generate post-production art and colorway revisions

  • Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

  • College degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design or a related field

  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

  • CAD and/or Textile experience

  • Ability to travel

Preferred

  • 5+ years of experience in print and pattern design, with graphic design experience a plus, preferably in retail.

  • Previous retail experience

  • Experience with Photoshop and Nedgraphics

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

  • Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

  • Ability to comply with dress code requirements

  • Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

  • Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

  • Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

  • Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

  • Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

  • Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

  • Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

  • Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

  • Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

  • Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner

  • Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

  • Ability to discern color

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