Associate Graphic Designer/Production

Bioworld Merchandising is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel. They are seeking an Associate Graphic Designer / Illustrator with a strong foundation in sports branding and apparel design to create compelling graphics for licensed sports merchandise.

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