Basketball Apparel Graphic Designer

Overview

Apparel Graphic Designer - Basketball & Sportswear

We are seeking a talented Apparel Graphic Designer to join a global sportswear design team focused on creating innovative, consumer-driven graphics for basketball-inspired apparel collections. This designer will play a key role in developing original artwork, visual stories, and graphic concepts that connect with athletes, fans, and sport culture worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller with a strong background in apparel graphic design, particularly tee-shirt and print-focused graphics. They should have a passion for basketball, a strong understanding of cultural and visual trends, and a portfolio demonstrating original design work across typography, illustration, layouts, and branded graphics.

What You'll Do:

• Create original apparel graphics for basketball-focused collections, including typography, illustrations, logos, marks, and seasonal graphic concepts


• Develop compelling visual narratives that connect with athletes, consumers, and sport culture


• Lead the creative process from concept development through final execution


• Build graphic design presentations, visual concepts, and seasonal design stories


• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including product, development, and design teams


• Research cultural, sport, and graphic design trends to inspire new creative directions


• Participate in brainstorms, design reviews, and product creation meetings

What You'll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in apparel graphic design, with a strong focus on tee-shirt graphics and print-based design


• A portfolio showcasing original apparel graphics, typography, illustrations, layouts, and visual storytelling


• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator


• Deep understanding of graphic design principles including typography, color, composition, and brand identity


• Passion for basketball, sports culture, and consumer trends


• Ability to translate creative concepts and stories into impactful product graphics


• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to present and articulate design ideas

Nice to Have:

• Experience designing for sportswear, streetwear, or lifestyle brands


• Experience with AI visualization tools and emerging creative technologies


• Familiarity with 3D design tools such as CLO or similar platforms


• Experience supporting athlete collections, collaborations, or seasonal product launches

This is an opportunity for a highly creative designer to influence the future of basketball apparel graphics and create work that resonates with athletes and fans around the world.

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