Art Director​/Creative Design

CREATIVE DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES

Positions available in our home office in Old Town Bluffton, SC, not remote

Hybrid schedule but must be able to work in office 3 days a week

Named one of South Carolina's fastest-growing companies, Spartina 449 is a dynamic women's apparel and accessories brand carried in over 2,000 specialty boutiques nationwide. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a creative, entrepreneurial team where your ideas and artistic vision can make a direct impact on a growing lifestyle brand.

Spartina 449 is growing and looking for multiple creative design professionals to join our team. We are currently seeking talented individuals for a variety of design-focused roles, including:

• Art Directors
• Print Designers
• Technical Production Artists

Our creative team develops women's apparel, handbags, accessories, and beach collections with a strong emphasis on original prints, pattern development, color storytelling, and elevated lifestyle design.

These positions are ideal for highly creative, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and have a passion for fashion, color, and print design.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original prints, patterns, and graphic artwork for seasonal collections
• Develop color palettes and colorways across apparel and accessory categories
• Collaborate with apparel and product development teams to bring concepts to life
• Contribute to the creative direction of handbags, beach collections, and accessories
• Prepare production-ready artwork and technical files
• Ensure brand consistency across all product categories
• Research market, fashion, print, and color trends
• Support seasonal design presentations and creative development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industry experience preferred
• Degree in Fashion Design, Visual Communications or similar preferred
• Strong portfolio showcasing print, pattern, color, and/or technical production work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong understanding of color theory and design execution
• Fashion, accessories, textile, or lifestyle brand experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K w/company match, Paid Time Off, Excellent employee discount program