Apparel Graphic Designer

Absolute Recomp•North Richland Hills, TX

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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