IPIPHANY AI is a leading design and distribution company specializing in licensed and private label apparel. They are seeking a Graphic Designer / Illustrator to create production-ready graphics for licensed sports merchandise, collaborating closely with various teams to ensure the designs align with brand standards and garment construction.
Responsibilities:
- Design original licensed sports graphics, illustrations, and typography for all relevant apparel categories (tees, fleece, jerseys, outerwear, sweaters)
- Interpret league, team, and brand style guides while bringing fresh, trend-relevant creative solutions
- Develop graphic series that support full line plan/assortments, not one-off designs
- Create production-ready artwork for multiple techniques (screen print, puff, HD, sublimation, applique, embroidery, heat transfer)
- Design graphics with an understanding of garment construction, pattern shapes, seams, and placements
- Partner with fit technicians, apparel designer and product development teams to ensure graphics align with body silhouettes, scale, and fit intent
- Adjust artwork for different garment types, fabric weights, and performance vs. lifestyle applications
- Anticipate production challenges related to print size, placement, stretch, and wash durability
- Collaborate with apparel design, merchandising, product development, sourcing, licensing and sales teams
- Support licensor review process by preparing clear, compliant artwork and presentation decks
- Participate in line reviews, concept kickoffs, and seasonal creative alignment meetings
- Revise artwork based on licensor, retailer, and internal feedback while maintaining creative integrity
- Prepare production-ready files with correct color separations, dimensions, and specs
- Understand and apply cost-effective graphic solutions aligned with target retails
- Support offshore and nearshore vendors with clear artwork packages and production notes
- Review strike-offs and lab dips for color accuracy and execution quality