Junior Licensed Apparel Graphic Designer – Character Brands

Food Management Search, Inc.; 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

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support the development of licensed sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate apparel in New York.

The role emphasizes creating original graphics and patterns for licensed properties and assisting with tech packs and production documentation. You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and manufacturing teams to move concepts from concept to production, ensuring alignment with brand standards and licensing requirements.

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

Strong visual design

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support the development of licensed sleepwear, loungewear, and intimate apparel in New York.

The role emphasizes creating original graphics and patterns for licensed properties and assisting with tech packs and production documentation. You will collaborate with design, merchandising, and manufacturing teams to move concepts from concept to production, ensuring alignment with brand standards and licensing requirements.