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Apparel Graphic Designer

Absolute Recomp · North Richland Hills, TX, USA ·

Pay:
60.000 - 80.000
Job type:
Seasonal

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

We’re looking for a brand-aligned Apparel Graphic Designer to concept and execute designs for our in‑house apparel line across:

Performance collections

Limited drops

Lifestyle/athleisure capsules

Streetwear-inspired releases

Event merchandise

Seasonal launches

This role requires both creative vision and production execution. You will work cross‑functionally with marketing, merchandise, and operations to bring collections from concept to production‑ready files.

What You’ll Do
Apparel Design & Development

Concept original apparel graphics aligned with brand identity

Design for tees, tanks, outerwear, hats, accessories, and performance pieces

Create cohesive capsule collections (not just one‑off graphics)

Develop mood boards, design direction, and trend research

Ensure designs align with fabric type, garment cut, and printing method

Creative Execution

Create production‑ready files for screen print, embroidery, heat transfer, and specialty finishes

Work with vendors to confirm print specs and garment mockups

Maintain brand consistency across all drops

Design apparel lookbooks and launch visuals in collaboration with marketing

Culture & Trend Alignment

Research fashion and fitness trends (streetwear, athleisure, culture brands)

Translate inspiration into original work — not replicas

Understand typography, negative space, minimalism vs statement graphics

Align design language with brand energy and community

What We’re Looking For
Required

2+ years apparel graphic design experience

Portfolio showing apparel‑specific work (not just digital graphics)

Strong Understanding

Garment construction basics

Print production

Fabric behavior

Streetwear and performance aesthetics

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop

Experience preparing print‑ready vector files
Preferred

Experience designing for fitness or athleisure brands

Understanding of screen printing techniques and garment dye

Experience working with overseas manufacturers

Experience with embroidery and embellishment specs

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