Junior Licensed Apparel Graphic Designer

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support licensed apparel developments, including sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate wear. The role emphasizes Adobe Illustrator proficiency, strong visual sense, and a drive to learn garment construction and tech packs.

You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and manufacturing partners to move concepts to production, maintain tech packs, and assist with packaging graphics in a fast-paced apparel environment.

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

Adobe Photoshop

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Fashion Design

Illustration

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support licensed apparel developments, including sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate wear. The role emphasizes Adobe Illustrator proficiency, strong visual sense, and a drive to learn garment construction and tech packs.

You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and manufacturing partners to move concepts to production, maintain tech packs, and assist with packaging graphics in a fast-paced apparel environment.