Apparel Graphic Designer - USA Company - USA Work Hours

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Job Title: Apparel Graphic Designer
Location: Remote
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Department: Other Design
Role: Apparel Graphic Designer
Role Overview

We're looking for a detail-oriented Apparel Design Specialist to join our remote team. This role is central to our production workflow you'll be responsible for preparing artwork for apparel proofing, processing files for screen printing, and digitizing embroidery designs with precision and technical expertise. When production volume allows, you'll also contribute to internal marketing materials, making this a well-rounded creative position. The ideal candidate is self-driven, deadline-focused, and thrives working independently in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and prepare artwork files for client proofing on apparel

Rip and process art files for the screen-printing production workflow

Digitize artwork into embroidery-ready files (DST, PES, EXP, JEF, VP3, or equivalent formats), ensuring proper stitch type selection, underlay, density, and push/pull compensation based on fabric type

Apply specialty digitizing techniques including 3D puff, appliqu, and tackle twill where required

Review and quality-check all files thoroughly before they go to production errors in digitizing translate directly to costly production mistakes

Coordinate and communicate clearly with the remote production team to ensure smooth file handoffs

Support the creation of internal marketing pieces and print collateral when bandwidth allows

Requirements

Proven experience in apparel graphic preparation and production art

Expert-level embroidery digitizing using industry-standard software such as Wilcom, Hatch, Pulse, or similar

Deep understanding of stitch types (satin, fill, running), underlay techniques, stitch density, and fabric behavior across different material types

Proficiency in screen printing file setup and RIP software for production-ready output

Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and/or CorelDRAW for artwork cleanup, vectorizing, and file conversion

Experience with specialty digitizing — 3D puff, appliqu, tackle twill is a strong plus

Background in actual embroidery machine operation is a bonus — understanding the end result makes for better digitizing

Ability to manage multiple file types and meet tight deadlines with high attention to detail

Highly self-managed with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote setting

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