Graphic Designer - Apparel & Product Design

Job Description Graphic Designer – Apparel & Product Design Location: St. Paul, MN (Onsite) Pay: $32–$37/hour Full Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401K, and PTO Employment Type: Full-Time, 6-Month contract with potential for extension and contract-to-hire About The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional who enjoys seeing their designs come to life on physical products. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in graphic design, an eye for detail, and experience creating product mockups, logo treatments, and production-ready artwork. You’ll collaborate closely with product development, creative, and production teams to bring branded apparel concepts to life. Key Responsibilities Develop graphic designs, product mockups, and renderings for premium apparel and merchandise. Create and adapt logos, graphics, and embellishments for application across a variety of apparel products. Prepare accurate artwork specifications, including logo sizing, placement, proportions, and color. Collaborate with product development and creative teams to translate design concepts into visual representations. Adapt existing artwork and brand assets for different products, decoration methods, and production requirements. Ensure consistency, quality, and accuracy across all product graphics and design deliverables. Make revisions based on internal feedback, product specifications, and production considerations. Organize and maintain creative files and artwork throughout the product development process. Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to meet project timelines and deliverables. Qualifications 2–3+ years of professional graphic design experience preferred. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe InDesign. Strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, composition, color, and layout. Experience creating mockups, renderings, logo treatments, or graphics for physical products. Excellent attention to detail, particularly regarding artwork sizing, placement, and consistency. Ability to manage multiple design projects and shifting priorities. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Portfolio demonstrating relevant graphic design capabilities. Ability to work onsite in St. Paul, MN. Preferred Qualifications Experience in apparel, athletic wear, licensed merchandise, promotional products, or consumer product design. Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Understanding of screen printing, embroidery, heat transfers, or other apparel decoration techniques. Experience preparing artwork for product development or production. Interest in sports, fashion, lifestyle brands, or premium performance apparel. Additional Details Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, onsite Duration: Anticipated 6-month contract Compensation: $32–$37/hour, depending on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr