Apparel Graphic Designer

Provallar Executive Search; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Annual salary reviews

Opportunities for learning and development

Job summary

A reputable sportswear brand located in Watford is searching for an Apparel Graphic Designer to shape seasonal graphics across a variety of brands. This role requires 3–5 years of design experience and strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. In this collaborative environment, you will work closely with various teams to deliver commercially strong designs, develop product lookbooks, and manage multiple projects while maintaining brand consistency. The company offers excellent salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in apparel/fashion graphic design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print, placement, and typography.
• Solid understanding of print techniques including screen print and embroidery.

Responsibilities

• Design original apparel graphics including prints and logos.
• Develop graphics across menswear, womenswear, and accessories.
• Prepare production-ready artwork with correct sizing and formats.

Skills

Apparel graphic design

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Typography

Colour composition

Time management

Trend research

Tools

InDesign

Job description

Sportswear & Streetwear Brand House | Watford

We are working with a long-standing client of 22 years — a well-established sportswear and streetwear brand house — to appoint an Apparel Graphic Designer to join their vibrant and growing team.

This is a financially strong, cash-generative business with multiple brands under one roof. The environment is highly collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive of long-term growth and development, offering both stability and progression.

The Role

You will play a key role in shaping seasonal graphics across multiple brands and categories, working closely with design, product, and merchandising teams to deliver commercially strong apparel graphics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design original apparel graphics including prints, placement prints, AOPs, logos, and typography
• Develop graphics across multiple categories: tees, sweats, outerwear, accessories, menswear and womenswear
• Create and support seasonal product lookbooks for various brands within the group
• Translate trend research, mood boards, and briefs into commercially viable designs
• Prepare production-ready artwork (correct sizing, colour separations, and file formats)
• Work closely with garment designers, product developers, and merchandisers
• Collaborate with suppliers and factories when required to ensure accurate execution
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines across seasonal calendars
• Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries
• Respond constructively to feedback and iterate designs efficiently

Skills & Experience Required

• 3–5 years’ experience in apparel / fashion graphic design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print, placement, and typography
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (InDesign preferred)
• Solid understanding of print techniques (screen print, digital, embroidery, embroidery, etc.)
• Strong sense of typography, colour, and composition
• Ability to work at pace in a commercial environment
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Experience across menswear, womenswear, and kidswear is highly desirable

Why Join?

• Financially stable and growing business
• Exposure to multiple brands and categories
• Clear opportunity for learning, development, and long-term progression
• Excellent salary with annual salary reviews