Apparel Graphic Designer for Branded Merchandise & Uniform Programs Job Type: Freelance / Contract (Ongoing Opportunity) Work Hours: Flexible (project-based turnaround, typically 24–72 hours per project)
Job Overview: Our client is a growing company specializing in branded merchandise and uniform programs for large national brands. They partner with businesses to deliver high-quality, retail-ready apparel solutions that strengthen brand identity across uniforms and merchandise.
We're looking for an Apparel Graphic Designer to support ongoing design production work, creating clean, brand-aligned apparel graphics and production-ready artwork for a variety of garments including t-shirts, outerwear, headwear, and uniforms.
In this role, you will:
Translate brand guidelines into apparel-ready design concepts
Produce production-ready artwork for manufacturing
Support fast-turn creative needs for client presentations
Ensure consistency, quality, and accuracy across all design outputs
Responsibilities: Create apparel design layouts based on client briefs and brand guidelines
Develop logo placements and embellishment concepts (screen print, embroidery, patches, etc.)
Prepare production-ready artwork including vector files, separations, and sizing specifications
Create mockups of apparel designs for client presentations
Revise and refine designs based on internal and client feedback
Maintain organized files, version control, and production documentation
Support fast-turn concept development for sales and client presentations

Apparel Graphic Designer - Branded Merchandise
Activate Talent, New York, NY, USA
Job type: Contract