Graphic Designer – Apparel (Men’s, Women’s, OR Kids’)

Job Description Graphic Designer – Apparel (Men’s, Women’s, or Kids’)

Position Summary

We are seeking a creative and highly skilled Apparel Graphic Designer for Men’s, Women’s, and Kids’ separate apparel roles to join our design team, creating graphics/prints/patterns/original artwork.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the apparel industry, excellent graphic design skills, and the ability to create commercially relevant artwork from concept through production.

New York, NY

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, 5 Days On-Site – some roles hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Create original graphics, prints, patterns, embroidery, illustrations, and artwork for apparel for either Men’s, Women’s, or Kids’.
• Develop seasonal graphic concepts based on trend research, brand direction, and merchandising needs.
• Create placement graphics, all-over prints, repeats, and artwork for various apparel categories.
• Develop colorways and prepare production-ready artwork for screen printing, sublimation, embroidery, appliqué, and other embellishment techniques.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Technical Design, and Production teams.
• Adapt graphics across different products, categories, and age groups while maintaining brand consistency.
• Present graphic concepts and artwork for review and incorporate feedback efficiently.
• Ensure artwork meets technical specifications, production requirements, and deadlines.
• Research fashion, streetwear, pop culture, social media, and consumer trends to inform graphic direction.
• Maintain organized artwork files and communicate clearly with internal teams and overseas vendors/factories as needed.
• Manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced apparel environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of graphic design experience within the apparel/fashion industry.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating apparel graphics, prints, illustration, and embellishment.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; InDesign a plus.
• Strong understanding of apparel graphic placement, scale, color, and production techniques.
• Knowledge of screen printing, embroidery, appliqué, heat transfer, and other apparel decoration methods.
• Strong fashion and trend awareness with the ability to translate trends into commercially viable graphics.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.