Senior Apparel Graphic Designer: Merchandise Collections

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent seeks a highly creative Senior Apparel Graphic Designer who thrives hands-on in a fast-paced merchandise environment. You will lead from concept to finished collection, turning brand identities and cultural references into elevated apparel graphics and physical products.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, expert typography, and the ability to move seamlessly between concept development, garment treatments, embroidery, printing techniques, and production-ready artwork.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Significant experience designing merchandise, apparel graphics, or culturally driven consumer products.
• Exceptional portfolio featuring real, executed merchandise and apparel designs.
• Strong conceptual design skills with the ability to develop original collection concepts.
• Expert‑level understanding of typography, composition, color, illustration, and graphic development.
• Ability to design across multiple visual styles and brand aesthetics.
• Strong understanding of how 2D artwork translates into physical merchandise.
• Experience with apparel graphics, printing techniques, embroidery, garment treatments, trims, or production strongly preferred.
• Ability to take creative direction while bringing original ideas and recommendations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong awareness of fashion, music, sports, entertainment, art, and cultural trends.
• This is NOT a general graphic design position; significant experience in merchandise required.

Responsibilities

• Concept and design merchandise collections from start to finish
• Create original graphics for T-shirts, hoodies, hats, outerwear, packaging, and physical products
• Translate brand identities and cultural references into merchandise
• Develop collection concepts, moodboards, visual directions, graphics, typography, illustrations, and presentation decks
• Design across multiple aesthetics, brands, and creative styles
• Develop graphics with consideration for garment construction, fabrication, placement, trims, labels, and hardware
• Explore embroidery, screen printing, specialty printing, washes, distressing, patches, and garment treatments
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Associate Creative Directors, and production teams
• Own creative projects independently from initial concept through final execution
• Prepare production‑ready artwork and ensure designs translate successfully into physical products
• Manage multiple collection projects and fast‑turn creative requests
• Incorporate inspiration from fashion, music, sports, entertainment, art, and pop culture
• Present creative concepts, incorporate feedback, and refine designs to meet project expectations
• Maintain exceptional design quality while working in a fast‑paced environment

Skills

Graphic design

Merchandise design

Brand identity

Concept development

Typography

Presentation skills

Independent work

Job description

24 Seven Talent seeks a highly creative Senior Apparel Graphic Designer who thrives hands-on in a fast-paced merchandise environment. You will lead from concept to finished collection, turning brand identities and cultural references into elevated apparel graphics and physical products.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, expert typography, and the ability to move seamlessly between concept development, garment treatments, embroidery, printing techniques, and production-ready artwork.