Graphic Designer

Position: Graphic Designer 2
Job Title:
Production Artist II / Graphic Designer II Basketball Apparel Graphics
Location:
Beaverton, OR (PHK) Hybrid
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Production Artist II / Graphic Designer II to support a dynamic Basketball Apparel Graphics team. This role sits at the intersection of sport, design, and culture, helping bring graphic concepts to life across tees, cut-and-sew apparel, athlete products, and retail collections.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both Production Art and Graphic Design for Apparel, with expertise creating production-ready artwork, graphic schematics, apparel line art, color application, trims, screen printing techniques, and graphic execution across multiple product categories.
This position requires a detail-oriented designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, and enjoys the technical side of apparel graphic creation while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product creation process.

Team & Collaboration:
You will report to the Production Art Manager or Senior Manager while partnering closely with:

• Apparel Design
• Graphic Design
• Product Management
• Technical Design
• Product Creation & Development
• Material Development Teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and finalize graphic details across Basketball apparel products including tees and cut-and-sew apparel.
• Develop detailed graphic schematics and production-ready artwork files.
• Create apparel line art illustrations, laydowns, and product pages.
• Prepare documentation and production files for downstream partners.
• Apply expertise in screen printing, graphic applications, patches, heat transfers, trims, and graphic execution.
• Support color design initiatives and graphic placement strategies.
• Utilize both 2D and 3D tools to visualize and execute apparel graphics.
• Review strike-offs and ensure graphic accuracy through final approval.
• Track, maintain, and update graphic files throughout the product creation lifecycle.
• Participate in production art meetings and cross-functional alignment sessions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and workflow efficiencies.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in graphic design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Graphic Design and/or Production Art experience in an apparel environment.
• Experience working on Tees and Cut & Sew Apparel.
• Strong Production Art and Graphic Design experience.
• Experience with screen printing, graphic applications, patches, heat transfers, and trims.
• Experience with Color Design.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of the apparel product creation lifecycle.
• Knowledge of graphic applications, ink types, and trim substrates.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for Basketball, Sports, or Athletic Apparel.
• Experience working with athlete products and athlete-driven projects.
• Experience creating repeats and All Over Prints (AOP).
• Experience with AI-assisted design tools.
• Experience using 3D apparel programs such as CLO or Browzwear.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Airtable, and Miro.
• Previous industry experience is a plus but not required.

Portfolio Requirements:
Candidates must provide a portfolio containing:

• 3 5 project examples demonstrating design process and workflow.
• Production Art schematics.
• Apparel Graphic Design examples.
• Apparel line art illustrations and laydowns.
• Color Design examples.
• Examples showcasing production-ready graphic execution.

Top Skills:

• Production Art
• Apparel Graphic Design
• Adobe Illustrator
• Screen Printing
• Cut & Sew Apparel
• Graphic Applications & Trims
• Color Design
• Apparel Line Art
• Graphic Schematics
• CLO 3D / Browzwear
• AOP Development
• Basketball Apparel Design
• Product Creation
• Technical Design Collaboration
• Production-Ready Artwork Development