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Role: Basketball Graphic Designer
Location: Beaverton, OR (Onsite)
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Are you passionate about basketball, sport culture, and graphic design? We're looking for a Basketball Graphic Designer to create bold, innovative graphics for branded and signature athlete footwear & apparel collections.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of basketball storytelling through apparel graphics, working alongside a world-class design team and contributing to products seen on the biggest stages in sports.
What You'll Do:
- Design original graphics for basketball apparel and footwear collections
- Create tee-shirt graphics, typography, illustrations, layouts, logos, and seasonal graphic marks
- Develop compelling visual narratives that connect with athletes and basketball consumers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Development, Materials, and Design Leadership
Must-Have Qualifications:
- 5 years of apparel or tee-shirt graphic design experience
- Strong portfolio showcasing tee-shirt/apparel graphic design (Portfolio required)
- Expert in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
- Deep understanding of basketball, sports culture, and current design trends
- Strong typography, layout, Color theory, and storytelling skills
Nice to Have:
- AI visualization experience
- 3D design tools or CLO experience
- Strong eye for style, fashion, and visual trends
Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent experience
- Experience designing for athletes, sports brands, or performance products
- Creative thinker with exceptional storytelling and visual communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment