Digital Creative Executive (Apparel, Digital & Product Design)

Job description

The Digital Creative Executive is responsible for designing innovative apparel graphics, delivering creative assets across print, in-store, and digital platforms, and supporting product lifecycle management. This role blends apparel design expertise with graphic creative design skills, ensuring Mizuno's brand identity is consistently expressed through products, campaigns, and consumer touchpoints. By acting in accordance with Mizuno's core values of Fair Play, Fighting Spirit, and Friendship, each individual is expected to contribute to the realization of Mizuno Group's Purpose and Vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apparel Design

  • Conceptualize and design apparel graphics for SMU collections and seasonal ranges.

  • Prepare print-ready artwork and tech packs for production, collaborating with HQ Apparel team, vendors, and factories.

  • Apply forecasting, color palettes, and consumer insights to apparel design.

  • Ensure apparel designs align with Go-To-Market (GTM) plans, campaign visuals, and product storytelling.

  • Contribute to the design and development of Mizuno-specific apparel ranges, ensuring relevance to market trends and consumer needs.

• Creative & Graphic Design

  • Develop creative assets for print, instore displays, and digital campaigns.

  • Manage product imagery, catalogues, and archived asset libraries.

  • Collaborate with other business units to ensure creative consistency across touchpoints.

  • Collaborate with Product and Marketing teams to deliver integrated head-to-toe concepts (apparel + footwear).

  • Contribute fresh design ideas and storytelling elements to strengthen Mizuno's creative identity.

  Product Management Support

  • Track and report customer buying patterns, highlighting bestselling products and emerging trends.

  • Provide data analysis to inform SMU design and seasonal planning.

  • Maintain product line plans, seasonal order sheets, and forecasts.

  • Maintain product line plans, seasonal order sheets, and forecasts.

  • Ensure clear communication of product information across customer-facing materials.

  • Deliver accurate reporting and organized documentation, with strong proficiency in Excel and analytical tools.

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) with a focus on apparel and graphic design.

• Experience in print techniques, textile design, and apparel production processes.

• Ability to translate creative concepts into technical packs and production-ready artwork.

• Knowledge of garment construction, materials, and sizing (advantageous).

• Strong visual storytelling skills for apparel graphics, campaign visuals, and digital content.

• Familiarity with social media platforms and audience engagement strategies.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Creative mindset with the ability to balance brand consistency and innovation.

• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis, with the ability to interpret sales reports, buying patterns, and trends to inform SMU design decisions.