Graphic Designer [AQ-25743]

Aquent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent collaborates with a global consumer brand to shape the look and feel of apparel, footwear, and accessories. This creative role bridges visionary concepts with manufacturing realities, influencing production-ready outcomes across multiple product lines.

You will develop precise graphic design concepts, translate them into production-ready schematics, and ensure artistic integrity from sketch to shelf while partnering closely with design and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience for apparel, footwear, and accessories.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong typography and illustration skills.
• Excellent portfolio demonstrating design process, patterns, screen prints, and product work.
• Strong understanding of consumer space and lifestyle trends.

Responsibilities

• Create technical schematics for factory production of apparel, footwear, and accessories.
• Collaborate with design partners to integrate creative elements into product development workflows.
• Lead graphic design efforts from concept to production, ensuring brand aesthetics.
• Support design process to align with manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Illustration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Job description

Imagine utilizing your creative artistry and technical precision to shape products that will be worn and loved by millions of people across the globe. In this dynamic role, you will have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between visionary concepts and manufacturing realities, directly influencing the final look and feel of apparel, footwear, and accessories for a world-renowned consumer brand.

About Our Partnered Client

Aquent is proud to partner with a global powerhouse in the consumer products industry, celebrated for consistently pushing the boundaries of design, style, and innovation. Dedicated to creating high-quality, inspiring products that empower and delight consumers worldwide, our partner offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where creative minds thrive. By joining their team, you will contribute to a legacy of design excellence and help shape the future of global consumer fashion and lifestyle trends.

About The Opportunity

Step into a pivotal creative role where your technical execution brings groundbreaking ideas to life! Working alongside a collaborative and passionate design team, you will focus on translating visionary design concepts into precise, production-ready realities. Your expertise will ensure that artistic integrity is maintained from the initial sketch all the way to the retail shelf, making a tangible, lasting impact on a diverse range of product categories.

What You’ll Do

• Create precise technical schematics for factory teams to facilitate the seamless production of apparel, footwear, and accessories.
• Collaborate closely with experienced design partners to integrate creative elements smoothly into product development workflows.
• Focus intensely on graphic design for product creation, contributing across multiple diverse product categories.
• Support the entire design process from initial concept through to final execution, ensuring strong alignment with brand aesthetics and manufacturing capabilities.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, specifically focused on product creation for apparel, footwear, and accessories.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (or a related field) or equivalent practical experience.
• Exceptional typography and illustration skills.
• A deep understanding of the consumer space, with an appreciation for both established brand aesthetics and broader lifestyle trends.
• A robust portfolio that clearly demonstrates your design process, including inspiration, graphic build-out, design iterations, and examples of patterns (all-over and repeat), screen prints, photographic treatments, and past product work.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience thriving in a fast-paced environment, with a strong ability to focus on head-down creative execution.
• Demonstrated ability to generate multiple design options from a single concept and refine ideas based on feedback from creative leadership.
• Prior experience within the consumer products industry, particularly working with leading global brands.

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.