EMERGING BLUE
Apparel Graphic Designer, Custom Graphics (Remote)
EMERGING BLUE, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Apparel Graphic Designer, Custom Graphics (Remote)
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Passionate About Fashion, People, and Connecting Top Talent with Leading Brands Job Description Apparel Graphic Designer – Custom Graphics (Freelance/Temp to Perm, Remote) Overview Our client is looking for a creative and detail-oriented
Graphic Designer
with
3+ years of experience , ready to bring fresh energy and thoughtful design to their growing custom apparel team. This is a
freelance-to-perm
opportunity with room for growth. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment and has a strong understanding of the custom apparel space—this could be a great fit.
(Please include a working link to your most recent portfolio.)
About The Role As a Graphic Designer, you’ll work closely with our creative team to develop
custom apparel graphics
for a wide range of industries including music, sports, lifestyle, and corporate brands. Your role will include turning creative briefs into compelling visual concepts and preparing artwork for screen printing and production.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that will be seen nationwide—from one-off custom pieces to reorders for well-known clients. You’ll report to the Art Director and collaborate with cross-functional partners in Creative Services.
What You’ll Do
Design original, screen-print-ready graphics based on client requests and brand guidelines
Recreate logos and artwork from raster images into clean, vector format
Develop multiple concept options based on design briefs, incorporating feedback and revisions
Prepare clean, production-ready art files for printing
Conduct brand research and reference industry trends to inform design direction
Manage multiple projects at a time and meet tight deadlines with efficiency and accuracy
Participate in team reviews and deliver timely status updates on design work
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally in the apparel, merchandise, or print industry
Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Proficient in typography, layout, and color theory
Familiarity with the screen-printing process and how to design for it
Ability to adapt to different styles and brand aesthetics
Excellent attention to detail and time management
Positive, collaborative attitude and openness to feedback
Bonus: Illustration skills or hand-drawn elements are a plus
Nice to Have
Experience working with licensing, corporate clients, or lifestyle brands
Understanding of apparel mockups and placement guides
Familiarity with custom merch platforms or B2B apparel processes
Why This Role is Exciting
Work on high-visibility projects for nationally recognized brands
Opportunity to grow into a full-time role with a fast-growing lifestyle apparel company
Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation
Remote flexibility with the chance to influence the visual direction of our apparel collections
About Our Client Our client is a full-service lifestyle apparel brand partnering with top names in sports, music, travel, and more. Their custom gear is rooted in comfort and creativity, and their team is passionate about delivering both. They bring a relaxed, people-first energy to everything they do—and are excited to welcome someone who shares their values of
integrity, creativity, collaboration, and fun.
Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000 DOE
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Design and Art/Creative
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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Passionate About Fashion, People, and Connecting Top Talent with Leading Brands Job Description Apparel Graphic Designer – Custom Graphics (Freelance/Temp to Perm, Remote) Overview Our client is looking for a creative and detail-oriented
Graphic Designer
with
3+ years of experience , ready to bring fresh energy and thoughtful design to their growing custom apparel team. This is a
freelance-to-perm
opportunity with room for growth. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment and has a strong understanding of the custom apparel space—this could be a great fit.
(Please include a working link to your most recent portfolio.)
About The Role As a Graphic Designer, you’ll work closely with our creative team to develop
custom apparel graphics
for a wide range of industries including music, sports, lifestyle, and corporate brands. Your role will include turning creative briefs into compelling visual concepts and preparing artwork for screen printing and production.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that will be seen nationwide—from one-off custom pieces to reorders for well-known clients. You’ll report to the Art Director and collaborate with cross-functional partners in Creative Services.
What You’ll Do
Design original, screen-print-ready graphics based on client requests and brand guidelines
Recreate logos and artwork from raster images into clean, vector format
Develop multiple concept options based on design briefs, incorporating feedback and revisions
Prepare clean, production-ready art files for printing
Conduct brand research and reference industry trends to inform design direction
Manage multiple projects at a time and meet tight deadlines with efficiency and accuracy
Participate in team reviews and deliver timely status updates on design work
What We’re Looking For
3+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally in the apparel, merchandise, or print industry
Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Proficient in typography, layout, and color theory
Familiarity with the screen-printing process and how to design for it
Ability to adapt to different styles and brand aesthetics
Excellent attention to detail and time management
Positive, collaborative attitude and openness to feedback
Bonus: Illustration skills or hand-drawn elements are a plus
Nice to Have
Experience working with licensing, corporate clients, or lifestyle brands
Understanding of apparel mockups and placement guides
Familiarity with custom merch platforms or B2B apparel processes
Why This Role is Exciting
Work on high-visibility projects for nationally recognized brands
Opportunity to grow into a full-time role with a fast-growing lifestyle apparel company
Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation
Remote flexibility with the chance to influence the visual direction of our apparel collections
About Our Client Our client is a full-service lifestyle apparel brand partnering with top names in sports, music, travel, and more. Their custom gear is rooted in comfort and creativity, and their team is passionate about delivering both. They bring a relaxed, people-first energy to everything they do—and are excited to welcome someone who shares their values of
integrity, creativity, collaboration, and fun.
Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000 DOE
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Design and Art/Creative
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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