Hire Talent is hiring: Graphic Designer 2 in Beaverton

Job Title: Production Artist II / Graphic Designer II - Basketball Apparel Graphics
Location: Beaverton, OR (PHK) - Hybrid
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Production Artist II / Graphic Designer II to support a dynamic Basketball Apparel Graphics team. This role sits at the intersection of sport, design, and culture, helping bring graphic concepts to life across tees, cut-and-sew apparel, athlete products, and retail collections.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both Production Art and Graphic Design for Apparel, with expertise creating production-ready artwork, graphic schematics, apparel line art, color application, trims, screen printing techniques, and graphic execution across multiple product categories.
This position requires a detail-oriented designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and enjoys the technical side of apparel graphic creation while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product creation process.

Team & Collaboration:
You will report to the Production Art Manager or Senior Manager while partnering closely with: Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Product Management
Technical Design
Product Creation & Development
Material Development Teams
Key Responsibilities: Create and finalize graphic details across Basketball apparel products including tees and cut-and-sew apparel.
Develop detailed graphic schematics and production-ready artwork files.
Create apparel line art illustrations, laydowns, and product pages.
Prepare documentation and production files for downstream partners.
Apply expertise in screen printing, graphic applications, patches, heat transfers, trims, and graphic execution.
Support color design initiatives and graphic placement strategies.
Utilize both 2D and 3D tools to visualize and execute apparel graphics.
Review strike-offs and ensure graphic accuracy through final approval.
Track, maintain, and update graphic files throughout the product creation lifecycle.
Participate in production art meetings and cross-functional alignment sessions.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and workflow efficiencies.
Manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of Graphic Design and/or Production Art experience in an apparel environment.
Experience working on Tees and Cut & Sew Apparel.
Strong Production Art and Graphic Design experience.
Experience with screen printing, graphic applications, patches, heat transfers, and trims.
Experience with Color Design.
Advanced proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong understanding of the apparel product creation lifecycle.
Knowledge of graphic applications, ink types, and trim substrates.
Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications: Passion for Basketball, Sports, or Athletic Apparel.
Experience working with athlete products and athlete-driven projects.
Experience creating repeats and All Over Prints (AOP).
Experience with AI-assisted design tools.
Experience using 3D apparel programs such as CLO or Browzwear.
Familiarity with Smartsheet, Airtable, and Miro.
Previous industry experience is a plus but not required.
Portfolio Requirements:
Candidates must provide a portfolio containing: 3-5 project examples demonstrating design process and workflow.
Production Art schematics.
Apparel Graphic Design examples.
Apparel line art illustrations and laydowns.
Color Design examples.
Examples showcasing production-ready graphic execution.
Top Skills: Production Art
Apparel Graphic Design
Adobe Illustrator
Screen Printing
Cut & Sew Apparel
Graphic Applications & Trims
Color Design
Apparel Line Art
Graphic Schematics
CLO 3D / Browzwear
AOP Development
Basketball Apparel Design
Product Creation
Technical Design Collaboration
Production-Ready Artwork Development