Head of Print and Surface Design w/ a Sense of Humor (Remote Optional)

About ShinestyShinesty is a fast-growing apparel brand known for bold prints, irreverent humor, and products that don't take themselves too seriously. Our creative team develops everything from iconic underwear prints to unexpected collaborations, and we pride ourselves on building products that are both clever and dangerously comfortable. Our mothers don't always approve of what we do, but the millions of people we've entertained over the years do.About The RoleShinesty is looking for a highly creative, humor-forward Head of Print Design to lead our print program. This person is the creative force behind some of the most memorable underwear, socks, and apparel on the internet — and they bring equal parts taste, humor, and hustle to every project.On any given week, you might be concepting a Wienerschnitzel collaboration, brainstorming x-rated print ideas, developing kitschy gift-worthy sock collections, or pitching a limited edition collab. You'll need to hold a lot in your head at once — trends, brand voice, humor, product constraints, deadlines — and make it all look effortless on the product.This is a true player-coach position. You'll be designing alongside your team while also leading them — setting the creative direction, managing timelines, giving feedback, and making sure the work stays sharp from concept through production. You bring the vision, you build the culture, and you're not above rolling up your sleeves to get it done.RequirementsWhat You'll OwnCreative Direction & Trend ResearchLead seasonal brainstorms across print, graphics, fabric, and design trends — spanning inline, wholesale, collabs, and limited editionResearch competitive and aspirational brands to keep Shinesty's creative output sharp and relevantIdentify and pitch new print techniques Bring fresh, culturally-aware print concepts to the table every quarterPrint Design ExecutionDesign across all categories - everything from ski, formal, hats, socks, tees, knitwear, but with a focus on unde