Graphic Designer 3 [AQ-21481]

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in athletic and fashion apparel. You will transform creative concepts into production-ready designs for iconic athlete products, from logos to trims, and own the end-to-end production art process. Your strong portfolio and senior experience will drive innovative digital design workflows.

Join a team focused on design excellence, where attention to detail ensures manufacturability and high quality across signature collections.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production art for apparel.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience as a senior-level apparel production artist.
• Demonstrated experience with signature athlete products and the fashion side of apparel.
• A strong portfolio showcasing graphic design and technical schematic expertise for logos and trims.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of production-ready apparel graphics, ensuring technical accuracy and design integrity.
• Create detailed technical schematics for logos, trims, and other graphic elements for factory production.
• Collaborate closely with design teams to translate creative concepts into executable production art, particularly for signature athlete and fashion-forward apparel.
• Manage the end-to-end process of graphic design and production art, demonstrating clear ownership of each stage.
• Contribute to the innovation of apparel production techniques and digital design workflows.

Skills

Production Art

Apparel

Graphic Design

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CLO software

AI tools

Job description

Aquent is proud to partner with a globally recognized leader in innovative apparel design, a brand synonymous with pushing boundaries and setting trends in the athletic and fashion industries. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the creation of groundbreaking products that inspire athletes and consumers worldwide. Join a team dedicated to design excellence, where your talent will directly influence the aesthetic and technical quality of highly anticipated collections.

As a pivotal contributor, you will transform visionary creative concepts into tangible, production-ready designs for apparel. You will be instrumental in the development of iconic signature athlete products, ensuring every detail, from intricate logos to precision trims, meets the highest standards of quality and manufacturability. Your meticulous eye and extensive technical expertise will drive the end-to-end design process, making a significant impact on the final product and contributing to innovation in digital apparel design.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of production-ready apparel graphics, ensuring technical accuracy and design integrity.
• Create detailed technical schematics for logos, trims, and other graphic elements for factory production.
• Collaborate closely with design teams to translate creative concepts into executable production art, particularly for signature athlete and fashion-forward apparel.
• Manage the end-to-end process of graphic design and production art, demonstrating clear ownership of each stage.
• Contribute to the innovation of apparel production techniques and digital design workflows.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Production Art for Apparel.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive experience as a senior-level apparel production artist.
• Demonstrated experience working with signature athlete products and the fashion side of apparel.
• A strong portfolio showcasing graphic design experience and technical schematic expertise for logos and trims, with clear examples of process ownership from start to finish.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with technical graphic design for apparel products, including creating schematics for factory production.
• Proficiency in screen printing on apparel, trims for apparel, color separations for screen-printing, all-over print, printing design, and supplementation.
• Production art experience in footwear and accessories.
• Interest or experience with 3D design, CLO software, and Ai tools.
• Previous experience within the industry.

Client Description

Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.