Graphic Designer / Apparel Artist

Apricot International, a nonprofit sourcing firm connecting displaced and underserved professionals from Palestine and the MENA region with global employment, is hiring a freelance graphic designer/apparel artist for an independent apparel creator launching an authentic, hand-crafted clothing line. You will work on a fixed-term project-based contract with target completion February–March 2027, managing approximately five designs per month at your own pace. You report to the founder and creative lead. Your Core Work: Convert approximately 75–80 source materials—hand-drawn sketches and reference photographs—into high-resolution, print-ready artwork suitable for t-shirts and hoodies. Your responsibilities include: faithfully recreating image-based designs from photos while maintaining accuracy to the original artistic intent; handling roughly 35–40 text-based designs with typography selection and professional layout; delivering each design in dual versions (optimized for light and dark garments); and collaborating via email, Dropbox, and calls for feedback and updates. What You Bring: Strong portfolio demonstrating illustration skills and faithful artwork recreation from references Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop (or equivalent vector/raster tools) Expertise in photo-to-vector conversion—tracing, refining, and simplifying while preserving likeness Ability to deliver PNG/JPEG files plus vector formats (AI, SVG, PDF) Basic English communication for briefs and status updates Helpful But Not Required: Apparel graphics experience tattoo flash or print reproduction background color separation capability or creative input on 5–10 open-interpretation designs Engagement Model: You contract directly with Apricot, which manages invoicing, payroll, and administration. Sample designs expected within days to two weeks of starting; check-ins at month one and month three. Location: Remote, ideally candidates based in Palestine. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ummah Jobs