Associate Graphic & Apparel Designer (Part-Time)

Quick Facts

• Role: Associate Graphic & Apparel Designer (Part-Time)
• Hours: 20 hours/week
• Location: NYC (Headquarters)

Description

Bridge creative graphic design and technical apparel development for lifestyle cotton categories. Own concept-to-production work including print-ready artwork, detailed tech packs, vendor collaboration, sampling approvals, and production timeline management.

Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Creative Concepting

• Research seasonal trends, color directions, and print concepts and pitch design ideas.
• Translate creative direction into original apparel graphics (seasonal logos, placement prints, all-over prints, labels, hangtags, trims).
• Prepare print-ready artwork including mechanical art, colorways, and artwork placements across garment silhouettes.
• Maintain graphic libraries and digital assets for seasonal collections.

Tech Packs & Technical Execution

• Create detailed graphic tech packs with artwork dimensions, Pantone color standards, ink specifications, and placement callouts.
• Build and update garment tech packs with specs, sketches, and Bills of Materials (BOM) for cotton/lifestyle apparel.
• Review and approve lab dips, strike-offs, print panels, and pre-production samples; provide actionable feedback to vendors.

Cotton / Lifestyle Product Development

• Manage product development cycles from concept to production for tees, hoodies, fleece, loungewear, and accessories.
• Source fabrics, review wash and dye treatments, and oversee garment construction specifications.
• Review fit samples and participate in fit sessions; update construction specs and tech pack details.

Vendor Communication & Production Management

• Manage day-to-day communication with domestic and international vendors, factories, and printers; resolve questions and escalate when needed.
• Keep internal partners informed on development progress, timeline changes, potential delays, and outstanding approvals.
• Communicate tech pack specifications, clarify art/construction queries, and manage sampling timelines.
• Maintain project calendars and WIP trackers to meet production milestones on schedule.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in apparel graphic design and product development
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Apparel/Fashion Design, Illustration, or a related field
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Proven ability to create comprehensive graphic and garment tech packs
• Strong understanding of screen printing techniques, wash/dye treatments, cotton knit/fleece fabric properties, and garment construction
• Experience liaising directly with factories, vendors, and screen printers
• High attention to detail; strong communication and organizational skills; self-motivated; able to manage multiple projects
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate changing priorities
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build effective vendor relationships
• Personal passion for fitness and/or the brand is strongly preferred
• Must have a legal right to work in the United States