[Hiring] Graphic & Technical Designer @RYZE

Role Description

We’re hiring a Graphic & Technical Designer to own merch design from first sketch to production-ready files, supporting merch on site, at retail, on TikTok Shop, and at events. This role covers both sides of the discipline: creative concepting and the unglamorous details — Pantone matching, tech packs, and sample review — with equal care.

You’ll work closely with the Brand Merchandise & Production Manager to bring merch collections to life across various categories.

• Graphic Design
  • Concept and design merch across categories including apparel, drinkware, bags, stickers, keychains, packaging inserts, and event swag.
  • Adapt brand identity, illustration, and typography to each product’s size, material, and print method.
  • Build seasonal, launch, and event-specific merch collections that stay cohesive with the brand across site, retail, TikTok Shop, influencer, and experiential touchpoints.
  • Create mockups and renderings for internal review and stakeholder approval.
• Technical Design
  • Produce tech packs with construction details, placements, measurements, colorways, trims, and labels.
  • Prepare production-ready artwork: vector separations, Pantone and thread color callouts, embroidery and screen-print files, die lines, and bleed.
  • Specify materials, fabrics, and decoration methods (screen print, embroidery, DTG, woven labels, enamel, debossing, and more).
  • Review vendor samples and proofs against specs, and provide clear revision notes.
  • Create and maintain the DTO for each merch order, documenting vendor pricing and artwork release so approvals are clear before production begins.
• Production & Collaboration
  • Work alongside the Merch Manager on production, and with vendors and factories to confirm feasibility, minimums, and timelines.
  • Collaborate with the Merch Manager, Marketing, and Operations on budgets, quantities, and delivery deadlines.
  • Maintain an organized library of merch files, specs, and approved vendor information.
  • Flag cost, quality, or timeline risks early and propose alternatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing physical merchandise or consumer products, in-house or at an agency.
• Expert-level Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; strong across the full Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and more).
• Comfortable creating 3D mockups to present and refine merch designs before production.
• Experience with 3D rendering tools such as Blender, Adobe Dimension, CLO 3D, SketchUp, Keyshot, or Rhino.
• Hands-on experience building tech packs and production-ready files for apparel and/or hard goods.
• Strong grasp of print and decoration methods, color management, and file prep for each.
• Solid typography, layout, and illustration skills with a clear eye for brand consistency.
• Comfortable communicating with vendors and factories and reviewing physical samples.
• Strong organization: able to manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Figma and Asana for design collaboration and project tracking.
• Clear written and visual communication when giving feedback and documenting specs.

Requirements

• Graphic design for merch: Concepts and executes across product categories with a strong eye for brand consistency, typography, and illustration.
• Technical design & file prep: Builds production-ready files correctly the first time — vector separations, Pantone callouts, embroidery files, die lines.
• Tech pack development: Produces complete tech packs with construction details, placements, measurements, colorways, and trims that leave no room for interpretation.
• 3D rendering & mockup: Creates realistic mockups that let stakeholders approve designs with confidence before production begins.
• Sample & proof review: Catches spec deviations in physical samples and proofs and gives revision notes that get fixed on the next round.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Works effectively with the Merch Manager, Marketing, and Operations — and communicates clearly with vendors and factories.
• Risk flagging: Identifies cost, quality, or timeline risks early and comes with a proposed alternative, not just a problem.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• Access to tools, resources, and training to support success in the role.