Senior Basketball Apparel Graphic Designer

Overview

Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$54.51-60.57 Hourly
up to $60.57/hr
Start Date:
Apr 27, 2026
Senior Graphic Designer - Basketball (Apparel & Uniforms)

Location: Greater Portland Area (Onsite, Fridays Remote)

Duration: ~4.5 Month Contract
About the Role

We're hiring two Senior Graphic Designers to join a high-impact Basketball Design team, working on some of the most visible product in sport-from on-court uniforms to apparel graphics for global collections.
This is a unique opportunity to design for the biggest stage in basketball-creating work seen by athletes and fans around the world. You'll help define the visual language of the game through powerful storytelling, bold graphics, and culturally relevant design.
Open Roles
Apparel Graphics Designer (Priority) - Focused on broader basketball apparel collections and graphic storytelling
Uniform Graphics Designer - Focused on on-court NBA/WNBA uniform systems and performance-driven design
What You'll Do
Create innovative graphics for basketball apparel and footwear collections
Translate basketball culture, athlete insights, and storytelling into compelling visual designs
Develop typography, illustration, and graphic systems across seasonal product lines
Build presentations, mood boards, and visual narratives for seasonal direction
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, development, and design teams
Participate in brainstorms, design reviews, and athlete-focused creative sessions
Manage multiple projects across timelines in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What You Bring
5+ years of experience in graphic design for apparel, product, or related fields
Strong portfolio demonstrating:
Typography, illustration, and layout expertise

Clear design process and storytelling
Experience designing for physical products (not just digital/branding)

Deep understanding of basketball, sport, and/or street culture
Experience working with athletes or diverse consumer groups
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Nice to Have
Experience designing team uniforms or performance apparel
Exposure to footwear or head-to-toe product storytelling
Familiarity with 3D tools or emerging design technologies (AI, etc.)
Previous experience with leading sportswear or lifestyle brands
Who You Are
Highly creative with a strong point of view
Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
Collaborative, positive, and open to feedback
Deeply connected to basketball and cultural trends
Strong communicator who can present ideas clearly and confidently
Additional Info
Portfolio required for consideration
Open to relocation (candidate responsible for relocation costs)
Why Apply

You'll have the opportunity to design for global athletes, iconic moments, and one of the most culturally influential categories in sport-bringing creativity to life on the court and beyond.
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