Apparel Graphics Designer

Role: Graphic Designer 3 – Basketball Graphics
Duration: 5+ Months Contract

Position Overview
We are seeking a talented Graphic Designer 3 – Basketball Graphic to support the Basketball Design team. This role will focus on creating innovative graphics for Basketball Apparel and Uniform collections, with priority given to General Apparel Graphics. The ideal candidate is a highly creative designer with strong typography, illustration, and apparel graphics experience who can develop compelling visual stories that resonate with athletes and consumers. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including Design, Product Management, Development, Materials, and key stakeholders to bring seasonal product stories to life across basketball apparel and footwear collections.

Key Responsibilities

Create innovative graphics for Basketball Apparel, Uniforms, and Signature Athlete collections

Develop visual storytelling concepts and graphic narratives for seasonal product lines

Design apparel graphics, trims, presentation materials, and visual assets

Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and product creation meetings

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure graphics align with product and brand objectives

Translate athlete insights, consumer trends, and cultural influences into impactful graphic solutions

Present concepts and design solutions to internal stakeholders and leadership teams

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of relevant Graphic Design experience in apparel, sportswear, footwear, consumer products, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field highly preferred

Strong portfolio demonstrating graphic design, storytelling, typography, illustration, and product graphics

Experience working directly with a diverse range of consumers and athletes

Deep understanding of typography, layout, color theory, brand identity, and graphic production

Strong illustration skills and experience creating apparel graphics

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in ambiguous environments

Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Experience utilizing AI‑assisted design tools is a plus

Experience with 3D design tools is preferred

Strong visualization, concept development, and creative problem‑solving skills

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