Graphic Designer 3 [AQ-22895]

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent partners with a globally recognized leader in athletic apparel design, offering a unique chance to shape iconic products from concept to production. You will influence production-ready graphics, logos, and trims across signature lines, ensuring quality and manufacturability.

You will collaborate with design teams to translate creative concepts into executable art, contribute to digital design workflows, and drive end-to-end processes that push boundaries in fashion-forward apparel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel production art.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Senior-level production artist with fashion experience.
• Portfolio with logos and trims demonstrating process ownership.
• Experience creating production-ready schematics for factory use.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of production-ready apparel graphics.
• Create technical schematics for logos, trims for factory production.
• Collaborate with design teams to turn concepts into production art.
• Manage end-to-end graphic design and production art with ownership.
• Contribute to innovative apparel production techniques and digital workflows.

Skills

Production art for apparel

Senior-level apparel production artist

Portfolio with logos and trims schemat

Experience with signature products

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Tools

CLO software

AI design tools

Screen printing prep 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.

Step into a pivotal role where your vision and technical expertise will transform creative concepts into tangible, production-ready apparel designs. You will be instrumental in the development of iconic signature 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. This is your chance to shape the future of apparel, influencing global trends and inspiring a generation.

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 products 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 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.