[Hiring] Apparel Graphic Designer @Activate Talent

Role Description

We’re looking for an Apparel Graphic Designer to support ongoing design production work, creating clean, brand-aligned apparel graphics and production-ready artwork for a variety of garments including t-shirts, outerwear, headwear, and uniforms.

• Translate brand guidelines into apparel-ready design concepts
• Produce production-ready artwork for manufacturing
• Support fast-turn creative needs for client presentations
• Ensure consistency, quality, and accuracy across all design outputs

Responsibilities

• Create apparel design layouts based on client briefs and brand guidelines
• Develop logo placements and embellishment concepts (screen print, embroidery, patches, etc.)
• Prepare production-ready artwork including vector files, separations, and sizing specifications
• Create mockups of apparel designs for client presentations
• Revise and refine designs based on internal and client feedback
• Maintain organized files, version control, and production documentation
• Support fast-turn concept development for sales and client presentations

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in apparel graphic design or merchandise design
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience creating production-ready artwork for apparel (vector files, print specs, etc.)
• Strong understanding of apparel decoration methods (screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer, etc.)
• Ability to interpret brand guidelines into clean, retail-ready designs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines (24–72 hour turnaround)
• Portfolio showcasing apparel or merchandise design work

Nice-to-Have

• Experience designing for retail, restaurant, or consumer brands
• Familiarity with tech packs or apparel production specifications
• Experience creating designs for uniform programs or branded merchandise at scale
• Experience working with U.S.-based clients, agencies, or production teams