Dickies: Designer, Apparel Graphics

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For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and doers who continue to put their trust in us. And we’re ready for the next 100 years of rolling up our sleeves alongside them, creating styles that work as hard as they do.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team dedicated to those people that work hard and play harder, Dickies just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Dickies Careers or www.dickies.com.

Designer, Apparel Graphics

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Designer, Apparel Graphics at Dickies looks a little like this.

Reporting directly into the Sr. Manager, Concept Design & Innovation, this role will contribute to the creative vision and execution of global product lines across Men’s, Women’s, and Workwear categories. This role is ideal for a versatile designer with a strong grasp of cultural and consumer insights, capable of translating them into compelling graphic narratives that resonate with our diverse audience. You’ll play a key role in shaping the visual identity of Dickies apparel, collaborating across teams to deliver innovative, authentic, and trend-forward designs.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Concept and develop graphic narratives that align with Dickies' seasonal creative direction.

• Translate consumer and cultural insights into compelling visual storytelling.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Concept Design, Product, and Marketing.

• Present design concepts and seasonal initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.

• Influence and contribute to the overall creative vision for Dickies apparel.

• Ensure timely delivery of design projects while maintaining high-quality standards.

• Balance creativity with feasibility, ensuring designs meet price points and production requirements.

• Stay current on design trends, visual culture, and emerging technologies in graphic design.

• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud and digital/3D tools to develop and refine design concepts.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5-7 years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in design craft, innovation, and storytelling.

• Deep understanding of current and emerging design trends and visual culture.

• Experience in apparel product creation and graphic application processes.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and familiarity with digital/3D design tools.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project needs.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to inclusivity and diverse perspectives.

What do we offer you?

At Dickies, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about Dickies’ benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about Dickies’ Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.dickies.com

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.