Junior Graphic Designer – Licensed Character Apparel

Kingfisher Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks a Junior Graphic Designer for licensed apparel in New York, NY. You’ll support sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate lines with branded graphics. Must have strong Adobe Illustrator skills, a keen eye for detail, and interest in garment specs, tech packs, and manufacturing workflows.

Collaboration with design, merchandising, and production teams is essential. Entry‑level opportunity to grow across the full product development cycle in a dynamic, entertainment‑oriented

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

Adobe Illustrator

Visual design

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication

Packaging knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks a Junior Graphic Designer for licensed apparel in New York, NY. You’ll support sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate lines with branded graphics. Must have strong Adobe Illustrator skills, a keen eye for detail, and interest in garment specs, tech packs, and manufacturing workflows.

Collaboration with design, merchandising, and production teams is essential. Entry‑level opportunity to grow across the full product development cycle in a dynamic, entertainment‑oriented