Junior Graphic Designer - Licensed Apparel & Characters

Management Performance Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Management Performance Associates in New York, NY is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support the development of licensed sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate apparel. The role offers a path for an early-career designer to contribute to products sold in the retail market while gaining experience throughout the apparel design and development process.

The ideal candidate has strong Adobe Illustrator skills, a solid creative eye, and an interest in expanding knowledge of apparel specifications,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Illustration, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop is a plus.
• Strong visual design abilities, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Interest in licensed merchandise, character-based artwork, and apparel product development.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain organization in a fast-paced setting.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Eagerness to learn about garment construction, technical design, and apparel manufacturing.
• Previous experience preparing tech packs or working with apparel manufacturers is beneficial but not required.
• Packaging design experience is an additional plus.

Responsibilities

• Artwork & Graphic Development: Design original graphics, prints, patterns, and other artwork for licensed apparel. Help develop concepts that reflect licensing requirements, brand standards, and current market trends.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain apparel tech packs detailing artwork placement, color variations, measurements, materials, and garment construction requirements to support accurate manufacturing.
• Product Design & Development: Partner with design and merchandising teams to move products from initial concepts through final production.
• Sample Evaluation: Inspect samples for graphic accuracy, color matching, artwork positioning, and compliance with design specifications. Provide feedback and communicate necessary adjustments.
• Team & Vendor Coordination: Work closely with merchandising, production, and overseas manufacturing partners to ensure products are developed and produced according to approved designs.
• File & Specification Management: Keep artwork files, tech packs, product specifications, and sample review notes organized and up to date for ongoing development and repeat production.
• Packaging Support: Assist in creating packaging graphics and preparing packaging-related technical documentation when needed.

Skills

Visual design

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Learning mindset

Tech packs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Bachelor's degree in Illustration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Management Performance Associates in New York, NY is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support the development of licensed sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate apparel. The role offers a path for an early-career designer to contribute to products sold in the retail market while gaining experience throughout the apparel design and development process.

The ideal candidate has strong Adobe Illustrator skills, a solid creative eye, and an interest in expanding knowledge of apparel specifications,