Apparel Graphic Designer

Absolute Recomp

Apparel Graphic Designer

North Richland Hills, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    We’re looking for a brand-aligned Apparel Graphic Designer to concept and execute designs for our in-house apparel line across:

    Performance collections

    Limited drops

    Lifestyle/athleisure capsules

    Streetwear-inspired releases

    Event merchandise

    Seasonal launches

    This role requires both creative vision and production execution. You will work cross-functionally with marketing, merchandise, and operations to bring collections from concept to production-ready files.

    What You’ll Do Apparel Design & Development

    Concept original apparel graphics aligned with brand identity

    Design for tees, tanks, outerwear, hats, accessories, and performance pieces

    Create cohesive capsule collections (not just one-off graphics)

    Develop mood boards, design direction, and trend research

    Ensure designs align with fabric type, garment cut, and printing method

    Creative Execution

    Create production-ready files for screen print, embroidery, heat transfer, and specialty finishes

    Work with vendors to confirm print specs and garment mockups

    Maintain brand consistency across all drops

    Design apparel lookbooks and launch visuals in collaboration with marketing

    Culture & Trend Alignment

    Research fashion and fitness trends (streetwear, athleisure, culture brands)

    Translate inspiration into original work — not replicas

    Understand typography, negative space, minimalism vs statement graphics

    Align design language with brand energy and community

    What We’re Looking For Required:

    2+ years apparel graphic design experience

    Portfolio showing apparel-specific work (not just digital graphics)

    Strong understanding of:

    Garment construction basics

    Print production

    Fabric behavior

    Streetwear and performance aesthetics

    Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop

    Experience preparing print-ready vector files

    Preferred:

    Experience designing for fitness or athleisure brands

    Understanding of screen printing techniques and garment dye

    Experience working with overseas manufacturers

    Experience with embroidery and embellishment specs