Graphic Design Specialist

We're looking for a highly creative, hands‑on Senior Apparel Graphic Designer who is passionate about creating merchandise that people actually want to wear!

This opportunity focuses on concepting and designing merchandise collections from start to finish, transforming brand identities, cultural references, and creative ideas into original, elevated apparel and physical products.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional graphic design skills, strong creative instincts, excellent taste, and a deep understanding of merchandise and apparel development.

We're looking for someone who can take a project from a blank page to a finished collection, confidently moving between collection concepts, typography, illustrations, garment treatments, embroidery, printing techniques, and production‑ready artwork.

This is a highly hands‑on creative role requiring both conceptual thinking and strong technical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Concept and design merchandise collections from start to finish

Create original graphics for T‑shirts, hoodies, hats, outerwear, accessories, packaging, and physical products

Translate brand identities and cultural references into original, elevated merchandise

Develop collection concepts, moodboards, visual directions, graphics, typography, illustrations, and presentation decks

Design across multiple aesthetics, brands, and creative styles

Develop graphics with consideration for garment construction, fabrication, placement, trims, labels, and hardware

Explore embroidery, screen printing, specialty printing, washes, distressing, patches, and garment treatments

Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, and production teams

Own creative projects independently from initial concept through final execution

Prepare production‑ready artwork and ensure designs translate successfully into physical products

Manage multiple collection projects and fast‑turn creative requests

Incorporate inspiration from fashion, music, sports, entertainment, art, and pop culture

Present creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and refine designs to meet project expectations

Maintain exceptional design quality while working in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications:

4+ years of professional graphic design experience

Significant experience designing merchandise, apparel graphics, or culturally driven consumer products

Exceptional portfolio featuring real, executed merchandise and apparel designs

Strong conceptual design skills with the ability to develop original collection concepts

Expert‑level understanding of typography, composition, color, illustration, and graphic development

Ability to design across multiple visual styles and brand aesthetics

Strong understanding of how 2D artwork translates into physical merchandise

Experience with apparel graphics, printing techniques, embroidery, garment treatments, trims, or production strongly preferred

Ability to take creative direction while bringing original ideas and recommendations

Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills

Comfortable managing multiple projects and tight deadlines

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong awareness of fashion, music, sports, entertainment, art, and cultural trends

Important: This is NOT a general graphic design position. Candidates must have significant professional experience creating merchandise and apparel graphics.

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