Graphic Design Specialist

We're looking for a highly creative, hands-on Senior Apparel Graphic Designer who is passionate about creating merchandise that people actually want to wear!

This opportunity focuses on concepting and designing merchandise collections from start to finish, transforming brand identities, cultural references, and creative ideas into original, elevated apparel and physical products.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional graphic design skills, strong creative instincts, excellent taste, and a deep understanding of merchandise and apparel development.

We're looking for someone who can take a project from a blank page to a finished collection, confidently moving between collection concepts, typography, illustrations, garment treatments, embroidery, printing techniques, and production-ready artwork.

This is a highly hands-on creative role requiring both conceptual thinking and strong technical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concept and design merchandise collections from start to finish
• Create original graphics for T-shirts, hoodies, hats, outerwear, accessories, packaging, and physical products
• Translate brand identities and cultural references into original, elevated merchandise
• Develop collection concepts, moodboards, visual directions, graphics, typography, illustrations, and presentation decks
• Design across multiple aesthetics, brands, and creative styles
• Develop graphics with consideration for garment construction, fabrication, placement, trims, labels, and hardware
• Explore embroidery, screen printing, specialty printing, washes, distressing, patches, and garment treatments
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, and production teams
• Own creative projects independently from initial concept through final execution
• Prepare production-ready artwork and ensure designs translate successfully into physical products
• Manage multiple collection projects and fast-turn creative requests
• Incorporate inspiration from fashion, music, sports, entertainment, art, and pop culture
• Present creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and refine designs to meet project expectations
• Maintain exceptional design quality while working in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• 4 years of professional graphic design experience
• Significant experience designing merchandise, apparel graphics, or culturally driven consumer products
• Exceptional portfolio featuring real, executed merchandise and apparel designs
• Strong conceptual design skills with the ability to develop original collection concepts
• Expert-level understanding of typography, composition, color, illustration, and graphic development
• Ability to design across multiple visual styles and brand aesthetics
• Strong understanding of how 2D artwork translates into physical merchandise
• Experience with apparel graphics, printing techniques, embroidery, garment treatments, trims, or production strongly preferred
• Ability to take creative direction while bringing original ideas and recommendations
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong awareness of fashion, music, sports, entertainment, art, and cultural trends

Important: This is NOT a general graphic design position. Candidates must have significant professional experience creating merchandise and apparel graphics.

Required Technical Skills:

• Adobe Illustrator – Expert
• Adobe Photoshop – Expert
• Adobe InDesign – Working Knowledge
• Figma – Working Knowledge