Apparel Designer

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Time Zone: Hawaii

About the Company and Role:

The client is a custom printing company specializing in apparel and branded products. The company is seeking a detail-oriented Graphic Designer to create custom designs and prepare production-ready artwork for apparel, merchandise, and other printed products.

The ideal candidate has strong Adobe Illustrator skills, a good understanding of print-production requirements, and the ability to transform creative concepts into accurate files ready for production. Previous experience with screen printing, custom apparel, or print shops is highly preferred.

This role is ideal for a designer who combines creativity with technical accuracy and can manage multiple projects while meeting production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and adapt graphic designs for custom apparel, promotional products, and branded merchandise.
• Prepare production-ready artwork using Adobe Illustrator.
• Adjust artwork for sizing, placement, colors, and print-production specifications.
• Prepare basic color separations and film-ready artwork for screen printing.
• Prepare artwork files for direct-to-film (DTF) printing and sublimation.
• Review designs for accuracy and make revisions based on customer or production-team feedback.
• Organize design files and maintain consistent file naming and version control.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure artwork meets project requirements and production deadlines.
• Assist with preparing artwork for embroidery, coordinating specialized digitizing when needed.
• Communicate progress, clarify design requirements, and flag potential production issues.

Must Have

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in graphic design, preferably involving apparel, merchandise, or print production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Understanding of print-ready artwork preparation and common production requirements.
• Basic knowledge of screen printing, color separation, or garment-printing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, incorporate feedback, and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable remote-work environment.

Nice-to-have

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a print shop, screen-printing business, or apparel decoration company.
• Familiarity with DTF and sublimation printing.
• Basic knowledge of embroidery production and embroidery file requirements.
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop or other graphic design tools.
• Familiarity with artwork preparation for different garment types and printing methods.
• Experience supporting U.S.
  
  -based customers or businesses.