Graphic Designer

Job Description

Apparel Graphics Designer

Reports To:

Director of Graphic Design / Senior Director of Graphic Design / VP of Graphic Design / SVP of Design

Direct Reports:

Assistant Graphic Designer / Associate Graphic Designer / Senior Associate Graphic Designer

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their creative team and play a key role in developing seasonal graphic apparel collections across multiple licensed and private-label programs. This individual will collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Product Development teams to create trend-right graphics that resonate with fashion-conscious youth consumers and active lifestyle markets.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong eye for color, typography, illustration, and emerging trends, with experience creating graphics for apparel programs that balance fashion, sport-inspired influences, and commercial appeal.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original graphic concepts, prints, and artwork for apparel collections, including t-shirts, fleece, activewear, and fashion basics.
• Develop seasonal graphic direction aligned with customer, category, and market needs.
• Execute artwork from concept through final production while ensuring adherence to licensing and brand standards where applicable.
• Prepare graphics for internal presentations, line reviews, and customer meetings.
• Create production-ready artwork and color separations for screen printing and other embellishment techniques.
• Review strike-offs, lab dips, and artwork submissions, providing clear and actionable feedback to Product Assurance and Production teams.
• Coordinate standards, artwork packages, and supporting materials throughout the development process.
• Research fashion, graphic, color, and cultural trends relevant to youth, active, and lifestyle apparel markets.
• Shop retail and digital channels to identify emerging trends, competitive opportunities, and white-space concepts.
• Partner closely with Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Brand Management teams to conceptualize and launch seasonal collections across multiple channels of distribution.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting calendar deadlines.
• Ensure line sheets, design catalogs, artwork libraries, and production logs are organized and up to date.
• Support showroom merchandising and seasonal market presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior design team members, providing guidance, feedback, and creative direction.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 5\+ years of graphic design experience within the apparel, fashion, or consumer products industry.
• Experience designing for youth, teen, and active lifestyle categories strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of fashion graphics, trend forecasting, typography, color, and print techniques.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong illustration skills are a plus.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior-level designers.
• Portfolio demonstrating a trend-forward aesthetic with a strong understanding of youth fashion and sport-inspired design.

Work Environment

This position requires a consistent in-office presence to facilitate collaboration, product reviews, and hands-on engagement with apparel samples, fabrics, trims, and graphic applications. Regular interaction with cross-functional teams ensures alignment on product vision, quality standards, and seasonal objectives.

Compensation

Salary Range:

$75,000 – $125,000 annually