Gap Inc. is hiring: Designer - Textile & Apparel Graphics in San Francisco

Graphic Designer

We are seeking a graphic designer with a strong focus on typography, visual storytelling, and graphic systems to shape the seasonal identity of our product. This role is centered on creating compelling, brand-right graphics that translate seamlessly across apparel and accessories. You bring an elevated design sensibility, a refined eye for type and composition, and the ability to build graphic narratives that feel both culturally relevant and commercially strong. While graphic excellence is at the core of the role, experience in surface or print design is a plus.

What You'll Do

Graphic Development

Create original typography, graphic motifs, and visual concepts aligned with seasonal direction and brand DNA

Develop typographic explorations ranging from bold, expressive statements to clean, minimal brand marks

Build graphic systems, badge/icon libraries, and lockups that translate across categories and product formats

Partner with Concept, Design and Merchandising teams to shape seasonal graphic narratives

Research cultural, global, and competitive graphic trends to inform concept direction

Present graphic concepts and storytelling frameworks to internal partners and leadership

Execution & Technical Craft

Prepare production-ready artwork files with accuracy in scale, separations, placement, and formatting

Provide detailed color callouts, proportion notes, and placement direction to ensure design integrity

Partner with Production and Tech teams to ensure graphics execute successfully across fabrics and silhouettes

Manage multiple seasons and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Surface / Print

Understanding of print techniques (screen, heat transfer, digital, sublimation) and how they interact with different fabrications

Support surface design development when needed, applying strong graphic sensibility

Who You Are

46+ years of graphic design experience, ideally within apparel, lifestyle, or fashion

Strong portfolio showcasing typographic exploration, badge/icon development, and elevated graphic sensibility

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Strong understanding of composition, hierarchy, scale, and color theory

Experience balancing expressive creativity with technical precision

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects

Experience in surface or textile pattern design is preferred

Familiarity with 3D visualization tools such as CLO