Head of Print Design with a Sense of Humor (Remote Optional)

Shinesty is a fast-growing apparel brand known for bold prints, irreverent humor, and products that don’t take themselves too seriously. They are looking for a creative, humor-forward Head of Print Design to lead their print program, overseeing design and team leadership for apparel and accessories.

Location: Remote (US)

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal brainstorms across print, graphics, fabric, and design trends — spanning inline, wholesale, collabs, and limited edition
• Research competitive and aspirational brands to keep Shinesty's creative output sharp and relevant
• Identify and pitch new print techniques
• Bring fresh, culturally-aware print concepts to the table every quarter
• Design across all categories - everything from ski, formal, hats, socks, tees, knitwear, but with a focus on underwear
• Build custom repeats, reduce color artwork, and deliver production-ready files in Illustrator
• Collaborate with the Design team on solid color assortments, novelty treatments, and silhouette development
• Delegate work across the print team strategically to hit deadlines without compromising quality
• Concept and manage artwork for limited editions, retail and wholesale initiatives
• Manage, mentor, and motivate a small print design team — setting clear priorities and a high creative bar
• Run print design reviews with the broader team; gather feedback and drive revisions efficiently
• Manage the bi-weekly Sprint Board and hold regular team syncs to keep priorities clear and momentum high
• Partner with Merch and Ops to improve process and reduce errors across product development
• Identify smart opportunities to utilize AI, bring in freelance/VA where it adds capacity

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of print or textile design experience in apparel or consumer products
• Deep expertise in Adobe Illustrator — repeats, color reductions, and production files are second nature
• Extremely strong in curation and taste
• A genuine understanding of trend forecasting — you know what's resonating before it peaks
• You have a sense of humor and a real appreciation for what makes Shinesty's brand tick — you get the joke and you can make it better
• Proven experience leading or mentoring a design team while still being an active contributor
• Strong project management skills — you can hold a calendar, run a meeting, and give direct, constructive feedback
• Comfortable working across multiple product categories and channels — DTC, wholesale, collabs, and retail
• Experience with licensed collaborations, novelty product, or private label is a plus

Benefits

• Relocation budget available (to Denver/Boulder), but not required
• Competitive salary plus bonus potential
• Laptop and whatever other equipment you need to entertain the people
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO, no need to accrue time, take as much as you'd like
• Flexible working hours, just get your stuff done and generate results
• All the tools and resources you need to be successful in this role