Product Designer I, Junior - Headwear
FOCO, Piscataway, NJ, United States
About FOCO
Team Beans/Forever Collectibles (FOCO) is a global leader in officially licensed sports and entertainment merchandise. FOCO proudly holds licenses across all major professional sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and NCAA, along with a growing portfolio of entertainment and character-based brands.
Our product portfolio spans apparel, headwear, accessories, collectibles, and novelty items—designed and manufactured through a robust global supply chain. We create products that connect fans to the teams, players, and moments they love.
The Opportunity
FOCO is seeking a Junior Product Designer – Headwear to support the creation of trend-driven, commercially viable licensed products across our growing headwear business.
This role is ideal for an early-career designer with a passion for sports, streetwear, and fan culture, who wants to build product for major leagues and retail partners. You will work closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Sales teams to bring concepts to life from ideation through production.
What You’ll Do
Design Execution
Support the design and development of licensed headwear products (caps, knits, novelty headwear, etc.)
Execute designs aligned with league, team, and brand guidelines
Create graphics, logos, wordmarks, and embellishment concepts
Trend & Concept Development
Research trends across sports, streetwear, and pop culture
Translate insights into color, graphics, and silhouette direction
Develop mood boards, concept decks, and seasonal ideas
Product Development Collaboration
Partner with Product Development, Sourcing, and Merchandising teams
Ensure designs align with cost, margin, and production capabilities
Support sample reviews, revisions, and approvals
️ Licensed & Custom Projects
Assist with custom programs for key retail partners and accounts
Support execution of special projects and quick-turn opportunities
Help maintain consistency across licensed product lines
Process & Presentation
Assist in building presentation decks and product line reviews
Maintain organization of design files, assets, and documentation
Meet deadlines aligned with merchandising calendars
✅ What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or related field
1–3 years of experience in design (internship or professional)
Strong portfolio showcasing graphics, headwear, or apparel design (required)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Strong understanding of typography, layout, and color
Preferred
Experience or interest in licensed sports products or headwear
Knowledge of embellishment techniques (embroidery, patches, screen print, etc.)
Exposure to retail, streetwear, or fan-driven product categories
Experience working with team logos, word marks, or branding systems
Important: A portfolio (URL required) must be submitted to be considered.
Key Competencies
Creative concept development
Headwear & graphic design fundamentals
Trend awareness (sports, streetwear, pop culture)
Attention to detail
Time management in fast-paced environments
Cross-functional collaboration
Why FOCO?
Design products for the biggest sports leagues in the world
Work in a fast-growing, high-energy product environment
Build real, market-facing products early in your career
Collaborate with teams across design, product, and licensing
Employee merchandise discounts + benefits
Tryouts are open at FOCO!
If you’re passionate about sports, design, and headwear, we want to see your work.
Apply now.
Important: A portfolio (URL required) must be submitted to be considered.
Team Beans/Forever Collectibles (FOCO) is a global leader in officially licensed sports and entertainment merchandise. FOCO proudly holds licenses across all major professional sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and NCAA, along with a growing portfolio of entertainment and character-based brands.
Our product portfolio spans apparel, headwear, accessories, collectibles, and novelty items—designed and manufactured through a robust global supply chain. We create products that connect fans to the teams, players, and moments they love.
The Opportunity
FOCO is seeking a Junior Product Designer – Headwear to support the creation of trend-driven, commercially viable licensed products across our growing headwear business.
This role is ideal for an early-career designer with a passion for sports, streetwear, and fan culture, who wants to build product for major leagues and retail partners. You will work closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Sales teams to bring concepts to life from ideation through production.
What You’ll Do
Design Execution
Support the design and development of licensed headwear products (caps, knits, novelty headwear, etc.)
Execute designs aligned with league, team, and brand guidelines
Create graphics, logos, wordmarks, and embellishment concepts
Trend & Concept Development
Research trends across sports, streetwear, and pop culture
Translate insights into color, graphics, and silhouette direction
Develop mood boards, concept decks, and seasonal ideas
Product Development Collaboration
Partner with Product Development, Sourcing, and Merchandising teams
Ensure designs align with cost, margin, and production capabilities
Support sample reviews, revisions, and approvals
️ Licensed & Custom Projects
Assist with custom programs for key retail partners and accounts
Support execution of special projects and quick-turn opportunities
Help maintain consistency across licensed product lines
Process & Presentation
Assist in building presentation decks and product line reviews
Maintain organization of design files, assets, and documentation
Meet deadlines aligned with merchandising calendars
✅ What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or related field
1–3 years of experience in design (internship or professional)
Strong portfolio showcasing graphics, headwear, or apparel design (required)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Strong understanding of typography, layout, and color
Preferred
Experience or interest in licensed sports products or headwear
Knowledge of embellishment techniques (embroidery, patches, screen print, etc.)
Exposure to retail, streetwear, or fan-driven product categories
Experience working with team logos, word marks, or branding systems
Important: A portfolio (URL required) must be submitted to be considered.
Key Competencies
Creative concept development
Headwear & graphic design fundamentals
Trend awareness (sports, streetwear, pop culture)
Attention to detail
Time management in fast-paced environments
Cross-functional collaboration
Why FOCO?
Design products for the biggest sports leagues in the world
Work in a fast-growing, high-energy product environment
Build real, market-facing products early in your career
Collaborate with teams across design, product, and licensing
Employee merchandise discounts + benefits
Tryouts are open at FOCO!
If you’re passionate about sports, design, and headwear, we want to see your work.
Apply now.
Important: A portfolio (URL required) must be submitted to be considered.