Graphic Designer - Apparel

Oved Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) and company-paid life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and companyholid

Commitment to sustainability

Job summary

o5 group in New York City is seeking a Graphic Designer – Apparel to craft on-brand graphics for multiple apparel categories, from tees to accessories. You will translate seasonal directions into compelling artwork and ensure production-ready output in collaboration with design and product teams.

The role blends creative expression with commercial insight, requiring typography, layout, and color expertise and a proven ability to manage several projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of graphic design experience within apparel or lifestyle brands.
• Strong illustration and/or hand-drawn graphic capability.
• Solid understanding of apparel graphics and print production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong eye for typography, layout, and composition.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design original, on-trend graphics for in-line apparel categories including tees, fleece, sportswear, swim, and accessories.
• Translate seasonal concepts, mood boards, and trend direction into strong, commercially viable graphic executions.
• Create and adapt artwork for SMU and Quick Strike programs in partnership with Merchandising, Product Development, and Sales.
• Maintain consistency with brand identity while evolving the creative language.
• Adapt graphics across multiple silhouettes, categories, and price tiers.
• Partner closely with Apparel Design to support product storytelling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, and Sourcing.
• Participate in seasonal design reviews and presentations.
• Prepare production-ready artwork including color separations, color pitches, and technical specs.
• Manage graphic comments and revisions through development and bulk production.
• Maintain organized artwork files, libraries, and seasonal archives.
• Research graphic trends, typography, illustration styles, and cultural influences.
• Monitor competitor and market trends to inform design decisions."],
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• COMPANY NAME: o5 groupKEY POINTS: Design apparel graphics, strong illustration, print production experience
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• fulltime
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• on site
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Skills

Graphic design

Illustration

Typography

Layout

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40+ years of success across wholesale, e-comm, and marketplace. We are privately held, HQ in NYC with brand offices in CA – a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution & logistics. With category expertise in full-collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, infant toddler; we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, loungewear/sleepwear, trusted by top retailers.

About the Role

The Graphic Designer – Apparel supports the Creative team by creating compelling, on-brand graphics for apparel collections across multiple categories. Reporting to the Art Manager / VP of Design & Merchandising, this role partners closely with Apparel Design, Product Development, and Merchandising to deliver graphics that elevate product, resonate with the consumer, and align with seasonal direction, trend, and commercial goals.

This role blends creative expression with commercial awareness, ensuring all artwork is brand-aligned, production-ready, and delivered on time.

How You’ll Contribute

• Design original, on-trend graphics for in-line apparel categories including tees, fleece, sportswear, swim, and accessories.
• Translate seasonal concepts, mood boards, and trend direction into strong, commercially viable graphic executions.
• Create and adapt artwork for SMU and Quick Strike programs in partnership with Merchandising, Product Development, and Sales.
• Maintain consistency with brand identity while evolving the creative language.
• Adapt graphics across multiple silhouettes, categories, and price tiers.
• Partner closely with Apparel Design to support product storytelling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, and Sourcing.
• Participate in seasonal design reviews and presentations.
• Prepare production-ready artwork including color separations, color pitches, and technical specs.
• Manage graphic comments and revisions through development and bulk production.
• Maintain organized artwork files, libraries, and seasonal archives.
• Research graphic trends, typography, illustration styles, and cultural influences.
• Monitor competitor and market trends to inform design decisions.

What You Bring to the Team

• 2–5+ years of graphic design experience within apparel or lifestyle brands.
• Strong illustration and/or hand-drawn graphic capability.
• Solid understanding of apparel graphics and print production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong eye for typography, layout, and composition.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Experience within surf, skate, or lifestyle brands.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and factory workflows.
• Experience across men’s, women’s, and/or youth categories.

Why Join o5 group

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401(k) and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.
• Commitment to responsibility and sustainability.