Men's Sports Apparel Designer - Graphic Design

Client Overview: A well-established global fashion company with a strong presence in men's apparel is seeking a talented Men's Sports Apparel Designer – Graphic Design to join its fast-paced sportswear team. The company is known for creating fashion-forward products across multiple well-recognised brands and offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment where designers can bring fresh ideas to market. Our client is seeking a Men's Sports Apparel Designer – Graphic Design to develop creative, trend-right product for the men's sportswear market. Salary/Hourly Rate $40/hr - $45/hr Position Overview The Men's Sports Apparel Designer – Graphic Design will develop creative, trend-right product for the men's sportswear market. This role will focus on designing apparel such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, basketball shorts, and headwear, with a strong emphasis on creating original graphics. This is a 3+ month contract assignment with potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs. Responsibilities of the Men's Sports Apparel Designer – Graphic Design: Design seasonal men's sportswear collections, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, and headwear. Create original, trend-relevant graphics for men's sports apparel. Develop T-shirt and garment graphics from concept through execution. Collaborate with design and product teams to develop products aligned with brand direction and market trends. Conduct trend and market research and translate insights into new design concepts. Apply knowledge of colour, fabric, garment construction, and overall apparel design to create commercially viable product. Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Required Experience/Skills for the Men's Sports Apparel Designer – Graphic Design: 4+ years of men's apparel design and/or graphic design experience. Experience designing graphics specifically for sportswear or men's apparel. Strong portfolio demonstrating T-shirt and apparel graphic design. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Ability to create original graphics for products such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, and headwear. Strong understanding of men's fashion, sportswear, graphics, colour, and trends. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a design team. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Preferred Experience/Skills for the Men's Sports Apparel Designer – Graphic Design: Experience within the men's sportswear or activewear market. Experience designing graphics for licensed, branded, or fashion-driven sports products. Knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and apparel development. Strong trend research and market awareness.