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Custom Graphic Designer -Apparel

Emerging Blue Jobs, Tempe, Arizona, United States

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Job Description

Job Description

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ustom Graphic Designer – Apparel (Freelance to Perm/Temp to Perm, Remote)

Overview Our client is looking for a creative and detail-oriented

Graphic Designer

with

2+ years of experience , ready to bring fresh energy and thoughtful design to their growing custom apparel team. This is a

remote freelance-to-perm

opportunity with room for growth. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment and has a strong understanding of the custom apparel space—this could be a great fit.

Portfolio submission is required for consideration. (Please include a working link to your most recent portfolio.)

About the Role As a Graphic Designer, you’ll work closely with our creative team to develop

custom apparel graphics

for a wide range of industries including music, sports, lifestyle, and corporate brands. Your role will include turning creative briefs into compelling visual concepts and preparing artwork for screen printing and production.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that will be seen nationwide—from one-off custom pieces to reorders for well-known clients. You’ll report to the Art Director and collaborate with cross-functional partners in Creative Services.

What You’ll Do

Design original, screen-print-ready graphics based on client requests and brand guidelines

Recreate logos and artwork from raster images into clean, vector format

Develop multiple concept options based on design briefs, incorporating feedback and revisions

Prepare clean, production-ready art files for printing

Conduct brand research and reference industry trends to inform design direction

Manage multiple projects at a time and meet tight deadlines with efficiency and accuracy

Participate in team reviews and deliver timely status updates on design work

What We’re Looking For

2+ years of professional graphic design experience , ideally in the apparel, merchandise, or print industry

Strong skills in

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Proficient in typography, layout, and color theory

Familiarity with the

screen-printing process

and how to design for it

Ability to adapt to different styles and brand aesthetics

Excellent attention to detail and time management

Positive, collaborative attitude and openness to feedback

Bonus: Illustration skills or hand-drawn elements are a plus

Nice to Have

Experience working with licensing, corporate clients, or lifestyle brands

Understanding of apparel mockups and placement guides

Familiarity with custom merch platforms or B2B apparel processes

Why This Role is Exciting

Work on high-visibility projects for nationally recognized brands

Opportunity to grow into a full-time role with a fast-growing lifestyle apparel company

Be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation

Remote flexibility with the chance to influence the visual direction of our apparel collections

About Our Client Our client is a full-service lifestyle apparel brand partnering with top names in sports, music, travel, and more. Their custom gear is rooted in comfort and creativity, and their team is passionate about delivering both. They bring a relaxed, people-first energy to everything they do—and are excited to welcome someone who shares their values of

integrity, creativity, collaboration, and fun.