Men’s Sports Apparel Designer – Graphic Design

Atrium Staffing LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Atrium Care Package

Healthcare plans

Discount programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrium Staffing LLC is recruiting a Men's Sports Apparel Designer - Graphic Design for a well-established global fashion company in New York. The role focuses on creating trend-right graphics for men's sportswear, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, and headwear, with collaboration across design and product teams.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in men's apparel or graphic design, a strong portfolio of sportswear graphics, and proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in men's apparel or graphic design.
• Experience designing graphics for sportswear or men's apparel.
• Strong portfolio of T-shirt and apparel graphics.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to design original graphics for T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts and headwear.
• Solid understanding of men's fashion, color, and trends.
• Ability to work independently and with a design team.
• Excellent attention to detail and multi-project management.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal men's sportswear collections, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, and headwear.
• Create original, trend-relevant graphics for men's sports apparel.
• Develop T-shirt and garment graphics from concept through execution.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to develop products aligned with brand direction and market trends.
• Conduct trend and market research and translate insights into new design concepts.
• Apply knowledge of colour, fabric, garment construction, and overall apparel design to create commercially viable product.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

4+ years experience

Sportswear graphics

T-shirt & apparel graphics

Independent work with design team

Attention to detail

Trend awareness

Brand graphics understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Client Overview:

A well-established global fashion company with a strong presence in men's apparel is seeking a talented Men's Sports Apparel Designer - Graphic Design to join its fast-paced sportswear team. The company is known for creating fashion-forward products across multiple well-recognised brands and offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where designers can bring fresh ideas to market. Our client is seeking a Men's Sports Apparel Designer - Graphic Design to develop creative, trend-right product for the men's sportswear market.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$40/hr - $45/hr

Position Overview:

The Men's Sports Apparel Designer - Graphic Design will develop creative, trend-right product for the men's sportswear market. This role will focus on designing apparel such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, basketball shorts, and headwear, with a strong emphasis on creating original graphics.

This is a 3+ month contract assignment with potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities of the Men's Sports Apparel Designer - Graphic Design:

• Design seasonal men's sportswear collections, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, and headwear.
• Create original, trend-relevant graphics for men's sports apparel.
• Develop T-shirt and garment graphics from concept through execution.
• Collaborate with design and product teams to develop products aligned with brand direction and market trends.
• Conduct trend and market research and translate insights into new design concepts.
• Apply knowledge of colour, fabric, garment construction, and overall apparel design to create commercially viable product.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience/Skills for the Men's Sports Apparel Designer - Graphic Design:

• 4+ years of men's apparel design and/or graphic design experience.
• Experience designing graphics specifically for sportswear or men's apparel.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating T-shirt and apparel graphic design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to create original graphics for products such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, and headwear.
• Strong understanding of men's fashion, sportswear, graphics, colour, and trends.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a design team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Men's Sports Apparel Designer - Graphic Design:

• Experience within the men's sportswear or activewear market.
• Experience designing graphics for licensed, branded, or fashion-driven sports products.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and apparel development.
• Strong trend research and market awareness.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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