Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Status: Full-time/100% on-site
Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 annually
Position Summary
The Assistant Graphic Designer will design apparel and creative assets for monthly Kith Treats releases, placing designs on tees and hoodies that embody the nostalgia of the brand in confection form. This role blends graphic design and illustration, bringing imaginative, food-inspired concepts to life. Reporting to the Head Designer, this person will contribute to concept development and work with the Treats team to bring each month’s creative direction to life through thoughtful, story-driven design.
Responsibilities
- Design monthly Kith Treats apparel (tees, hoodies, and additional graphics) from concept to completion.
- Develop original illustrations and characters inspired by Kith Treats' food-driven brand world.
- Partner with the Treats team to brainstorm concepts and visual directions tied to each month’s flavor or theme.
- Create engaging, nostalgic games for cereal box-inspired packaging (word searches, puzzles, scrambles, etc.).
- Support additional needs of the graphic design team with collections such as in-store exclusives, regional capsules, and illustrative focused collections.
- Present design concepts directly to the CEO and head of graphics
- Prepare tech packs for approved designs, communicate with factories, and review samples for quality and accuracy.
- Maintain strong alignment with Kith Treats’ visual language and brand standards.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of professional graphic design experience (apparel industry preferred).
- Strong illustration ability and ability to design into narrative graphics.
- Ability to brainstorm and visualize concepts tied to food, culture, and nostalgia.
- Familiarity with apparel production and tech pack creation, but not a necessity.
- Understanding of the Kith Treats brand, tone, and visual identity.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
- Comfortable illustrating digitally (Wacom tablet, procreate or equivalent).
- Strong sense of color, composition, and typography.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and file management skills.
- Ability to think critically and solve design problems creatively.
Professional Characteristics
- Creative problem solver with a collaborative mindset.
- Team-oriented yet capable of working independently.
- Highly organized and efficient in managing workflow.
- Clear communicator, both visually and verbally.
Personal Characteristics
- Passionate about design and visual storytelling.
- Curious and eager to explore new creative directions.
- Detail-oriented with an eye for refinement and consistency.
- Open-minded and adaptable to feedback and evolving priorities.
Who We Are
Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.
Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as
Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.
The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.
Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com/kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering remote or hybrid work, is fraudulent.
