Senior Graphic Designer (Apparel)
New York or Nowhere, New York, NY, United States
New York or Nowhere (NYON) is hiring a Senior Graphic Designer (Apparel) — a key creative role responsible for shaping the visual identity of our product through original, compelling graphic design.
Many brands are inspired by New York. Few are synonymous with it. NYON has established itself as one of the most visible and preeminent brands to emerge from NYC over the past 10 years. With a flagship retail store in Nolita, collaborations with icons like SNL and the New York Yankees, NYON is a rare combination of commercially successful and culturally resonant.
We’re looking for a highly conceptual thinker and skilled executor who can translate brand storytelling into graphics that live on garments, prints, accessories, and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of design, product, and culture, helping define how the brand shows up through what we make.
THE ROLE You will lead the development of apparel graphics from concept through execution, shaping seasonal collections and elevating the brand’s visual language across categories. You think in ideas first, not just outputs. You understand how something looks on a screen is different from how it lives on a garment and you design accordingly.
You have a strong point of view, but you’re equally grounded in what works commercially. You know how to push the work forward without losing sight of the product.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Concept and design original, premium apparel graphics from ideation through production-ready execution
Develop seasonal graphic stories that align with brand strategy and product direction
Create custom typography, lettering, and illustration that feels distinct, elevated, and ownable to NYON
Lead graphic direction for capsules, collaborations, and special projects
Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Production to ensure work is both creatively strong and technically feasible
Prepare production-ready artwork, including color separations, placements, and detailed specs
Present creative work clearly and confidently to internal stakeholders
Maintain brand consistency while evolving and pushing the visual language forward
WHAT YOU BRING
6–10+ years of graphic design experience, with a strong focus on apparel
A portfolio that demonstrates original thinking, strong taste, and executional excellence in apparel graphics
Experience designing for partnership collections or brand collaborations
Deep understanding of typography, composition, proportion, and visual hierarchy
Strong knowledge of garment decoration techniques (screen printing, embroidery, appliqué, etc.)
Ability to balance creative ambition with commercial viability
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop required)
Experience working within seasonal calendars and fast-paced timelines
Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate creative decisions
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Many brands are inspired by New York. Few are synonymous with it. NYON has established itself as one of the most visible and preeminent brands to emerge from NYC over the past 10 years. With a flagship retail store in Nolita, collaborations with icons like SNL and the New York Yankees, NYON is a rare combination of commercially successful and culturally resonant.
We’re looking for a highly conceptual thinker and skilled executor who can translate brand storytelling into graphics that live on garments, prints, accessories, and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of design, product, and culture, helping define how the brand shows up through what we make.
THE ROLE You will lead the development of apparel graphics from concept through execution, shaping seasonal collections and elevating the brand’s visual language across categories. You think in ideas first, not just outputs. You understand how something looks on a screen is different from how it lives on a garment and you design accordingly.
You have a strong point of view, but you’re equally grounded in what works commercially. You know how to push the work forward without losing sight of the product.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Concept and design original, premium apparel graphics from ideation through production-ready execution
Develop seasonal graphic stories that align with brand strategy and product direction
Create custom typography, lettering, and illustration that feels distinct, elevated, and ownable to NYON
Lead graphic direction for capsules, collaborations, and special projects
Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Production to ensure work is both creatively strong and technically feasible
Prepare production-ready artwork, including color separations, placements, and detailed specs
Present creative work clearly and confidently to internal stakeholders
Maintain brand consistency while evolving and pushing the visual language forward
WHAT YOU BRING
6–10+ years of graphic design experience, with a strong focus on apparel
A portfolio that demonstrates original thinking, strong taste, and executional excellence in apparel graphics
Experience designing for partnership collections or brand collaborations
Deep understanding of typography, composition, proportion, and visual hierarchy
Strong knowledge of garment decoration techniques (screen printing, embroidery, appliqué, etc.)
Ability to balance creative ambition with commercial viability
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop required)
Experience working within seasonal calendars and fast-paced timelines
Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate creative decisions
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