Jan Domacena

• Responsible for managing creative direction and executing print & pattern for printable products (Tees, Tops, Hoodies, Bottoms, and Misc. Accessories) • Responsible for print & pattern of licensing and outside brand based on creative direction • Provide seasonal creative direction, print & pattern, and skate and snow hardgoods artwork • Manage multiple projects, prioritizing daily workloads, and ensuring established deadlines are met based on production schedules • Effectively communicate deadlines and project progress reports to stakeholders • Present creative direction and design concepts to stakeholders and offer input during creative review meetings • Prepare pitch and presentation decks for potential product collections • Create direct to consumer website and social assets • Facilitate photo shoots and photo editing for product and marketing materials • Prepare print ready artwork specifications and product tech packs for brands. • Responsible for print and color sample approvals including direct to garment on-site sample reviews • Act as a mentor to other members of both the Licensing and broader Zumiez teams. • Be well-informed of performance and department initiatives related to product development • Research and strategize local (LA), national, and international markets to identify print, pattern, branding, packaging, and apparel trends that support brand and customer • Develop strong partnerships with cross-functional teams and Product & Brand Services, and Licensing counterparts • Actively identify areas of improvement in processes and proactively find solutions • Create presentations and product line sheet for meetings with retail buyers • Delegate to and approve tech packs produced by Production Artists