(S) Seasonal Merchandise Creative Coordinator

Sxsw.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SXSW is seeking a Seasonal Merchandise Creative Coordinator in Austin, TX to bring SXSW merchandise collections to life under the direction of the Sr. Merchandise Manager.

This role designs production-ready artwork and supports creative storytelling across merchandise initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong design skills with a passion for retail, fashion, and consumer products, and demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience designing graphics for apparel, merchandise, consumer products, or retail brands; portfolio required.
• An eye for design with interest in fashion or event merchandise.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design original graphics, illustrations, typography, and artwork for apparel, accessories, and other retail merchandise
• Develop creative concepts for merchandise collections based on creative briefs and direction
• Prepare production-ready artwork, technical files, and print specifications for manufacturing partners
• Create supporting retail marketing assets including product mockups, signage, digital graphics, social media assets, email graphics, and promotional materials
• Research fashion, graphic design, and cultural trends to inspire new merchandise concepts
• Coordinate revisions with vendors and internal stakeholders to meet production requirements and brand standards
• Organize and maintain digital creative files, artwork libraries, and version control throughout the development lifecycle

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Branding

Communication

Fashion/merch interest

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Position:(S) Seasonal Merchandise Creative Coordinator

Location: Austin, TX

Job Id:282

# of Openings:1

SXSW Seasonal Merchandise Creative Coordinator

Job Purpose

SXSW is seeking a Seasonal Merchandise Creative Coordinator to bring SXSW merchandise collections to life under the direction of the Sr. Merchandise Manager. This role is responsible for creating production-ready artwork, developing trend-forward products that enhance the attendee experience, and supporting creative storytelling across merchandise initiatives. The ideal candidate combines exceptional design skills with a passion for retail, branding, and consumer products.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design original graphics, illustrations, typography, and artwork for apparel, accessories, and other retail merchandise
• Develop creative concepts for merchandise collections based on creative briefs and direction
• Prepare production-ready artwork, technical files, and print specifications for manufacturing partners
• Create supporting retail marketing assets including product mockups, signage, digital graphics, social media assets, email graphics, and promotional materials
• Research fashion, graphic design, and cultural trends to inspire new merchandise concepts
• Coordinate revisions with vendors and internal stakeholders to meet production requirements and brand standards
• Organize and maintain digital creative files, artwork libraries, and version control throughout the development lifecycle

Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications include:

• Experience designing graphics for apparel, merchandise, consumer products, or retail brands; portfolio required
• An eye for design and interest in fashion or event merchandise
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, branding, and current design trends
• Strong communication skills and the ability to receive creative direction while contributing original ideas
• Experience working with vendors, printers, or pro

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift to 15 pounds occasionally, as needed.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• May require occasional bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing stairs.
• Ability to work outdoors, including exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location & Schedule

The position is full-time and located in our Austin, Texas office. Core business office hours are from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. This seasonal role is active until mid-December.