Graphics Illustrator - Graphic Designer - Print Specialist

Overview
We are an apparel brand seeking a skilled and creative Graphic Designer to help develop original designs for hats, koozies, and apparel. This role is ideal for a designer with strong apparel experience who understands both creative design and production-ready artwork. The designer may use AI tools to assist in the creative process, but must be able to refine and finalize designs professionally.

Responsibilities

• Create original, production-ready designs for:
• Hats
• Koozies
• T-shirts, hoodies and other apparel items
• Prepare artwork specifically for apparel decoration methods
• Use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to build, refine, and finalize designs
• Ensure designs are properly set up for printing and embroidery
• Work with CMYK color modes and printing limitations
• Collaborate to iterate on designs based on feedback
• Organize and deliver clean, properly labeled source files

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in apparel graphic design
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Understanding of CMYK printing and color separation
• Experience with Direct to Film (DTF) printing workflows
• Ability to create print-ready and production-friendly artwork
• Strong attention to detail and file setup accuracy

Preferred (Plus) Skills

• Embroidery design and/or digitizing experience
• Knowledge of UV printing processes
• Familiarity with hat design and placement constraints
• Experience using AI tools to assist in concept generation or design workflows

Additional Notes

• Designer must understand real-world production constraints, not just visual design
• AI-assisted designs must be original and editable
• Experience in apparel branding or merchandise design is highly valued

To Apply
Please include:

• A portfolio showcasing apparel-related design work
• Examples of print-ready or production-based projects (if available)
• Brief description of your experience with apparel printing methods

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person