Apparel Graphic Designer

Apparel Graphics Designer Job Description 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr