Graphic Designer – Apparel & Product Design
Location: St. Paul, MN (Onsite)
Pay: $32–$37/hour
Full Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401K, and PTO
Employment Type: Full-Time, 6-Month contract with potential for extension and contract-to-hire
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional who enjoys seeing their designs come to life on physical products. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in graphic design, an eye for detail, and experience creating product mockups, logo treatments, and production-ready artwork.
You’ll collaborate closely with product development, creative, and production teams to bring branded apparel concepts to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop graphic designs, product mockups, and renderings for premium apparel and merchandise.
- Create and adapt logos, graphics, and embellishments for application across a variety of apparel products.
- Prepare accurate artwork specifications, including logo sizing, placement, proportions, and color.
- Collaborate with product development and creative teams to translate design concepts into visual representations.
- Adapt existing artwork and brand assets for different products, decoration methods, and production requirements.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and accuracy across all product graphics and design deliverables.
- Make revisions based on internal feedback, product specifications, and production considerations.
- Organize and maintain creative files and artwork throughout the product development process.
- Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to meet project timelines and deliverables.
Qualifications
- 2–3+ years of professional graphic design experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe InDesign.
- Strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, composition, color, and layout.
- Experience creating mockups, renderings, logo treatments, or graphics for physical products.
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly regarding artwork sizing, placement, and consistency.
- Ability to manage multiple design projects and shifting priorities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant graphic design capabilities.
- Ability to work onsite in St. Paul, MN.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in apparel, athletic wear, licensed merchandise, promotional products, or consumer product design.
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Understanding of screen printing, embroidery, heat transfers, or other apparel decoration techniques.
- Experience preparing artwork for product development or production.
- Interest in sports, fashion, lifestyle brands, or premium performance apparel.
Additional Details
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Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, onsite
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Duration: Anticipated 6-month contract
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Compensation: $32–$37/hour, depending on experience
