Graphic Designer 2 – (17507-1)

Employment Type: Freelance

Overview

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to support a fast-paced apparel and consumer products design organization. This freelance opportunity focuses on production-ready graphic design work across multiple product categories, partnering closely with creative, development, and production teams.

Location & Schedule

• Hybrid schedule based in the Portland, Oregon area
• Onsite collaboration required during the week, with remote flexibility on Fridays
• Local candidates are preferred; relocation assistance is not available

Contract Details

• Approximately three months in duration
• Backfill opportunity supporting an established design team

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain apparel, trim, and screenprint schematics.
• Produce accurate, production-ready artwork for apparel and related product lines.
• Support design production across multiple seasonal and product-focused initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure artwork meets technical, creative, and production requirements.
• Organize files, manage multiple deliverables, and maintain strong version-control practices.
• Identify team needs proactively and provide reliable day-to-day production design support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience developing apparel, trim, and screenprint schematics.
• Background in graphic design with direct apparel design or production experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a broader creative team.
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant apparel, production, and graphic design work is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D apparel design software, such as CLO.
• Experience supporting high-volume consumer product, apparel, or retail design teams.

Submission Notes

Please do not submit candidates previously considered and declined for requisition 13787.