Apparel Production Artist

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in performance apparel, a company at the forefront of innovation, dedicated to empowering athletes and individuals through groundbreaking design. We are seeking a highly skilled Apparel Production Artist to join their dynamic Design Production Art team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in transforming creative visions into tangible products, directly impacting the quality and precision of performance apparel and sport-focused categories. This is an exciting approximately 3-month opportunity for a technically strong graphic designer to ensure every detail of a design is meticulously prepared for production, bringing cutting-edge concepts to life on physical garments.

About the Opportunity

This hands-on production role is perfect for a graphic designer with a deep understanding of apparel production. You will take creative direction and meticulously translate it into accurate, production-ready artwork and schematics. Working closely with designers, you will independently manage production needs across the broader Design team, ensuring technical excellence and precision in every piece.

What You'll Be Doing

• Create and maintain apparel, trim, and screenprint schematics with exceptional accuracy.
• Translate creative concepts and graphic designs into production-ready artwork, ready for manufacturing.
• Prepare detailed artwork for apparel and physical product applications, adhering to stringent standards.
• Utilize Adobe Illustrator and other Adobe Creative Suite tools to build, modify, and organize production files efficiently.
• Ensure all artwork meets technical specifications, precise dimensions, placement requirements, and production standards.
• Partner with graphic designers and cross-functional teams to execute designs accurately and seamlessly.
• Proactively identify potential production issues and recommend effective solutions to maintain project flow.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities independently, consistently meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support the broader Design team with essential production needs and technical execution expertise.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and production-ready design files, ensuring easy accessibility and consistency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience demonstrating a strong foundation.
• Professional experience in graphic design specifically within apparel production.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and the broader Adobe Creative Suite.
• Hands-on experience creating apparel schematics, trim schematics, and screenprint schematics.
• A thorough understanding of apparel graphics and how designs translate effectively into physical garments.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work meticulously within precise technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, proactively, and with minimal direction.
• Ability to support multiple designers and effectively manage competing production priorities.
• A portfolio demonstrating graphic design and apparel production work is required.

Qualifications to Set You Apart

• Experience with CLO 3D or other 3D apparel design software.
• In-depth knowledge of apparel construction, trims, embellishments, and various garment decoration techniques.
• Experience with screen printing, color separation, pre-press, or other print-production processes.
• Experience supporting athletic, performance, fashion, or sportswear apparel categories.
• Experience working with specific sport categories such as Running, Training, or Tennis.
• Experience in a fast-paced design organization, supporting multiple stakeholders effectively.

Your Portfolio: What to Showcase

Your portfolio is crucial and should clearly demonstrate technical and production-focused design work. We are particularly interested in examples involving:

• Apparel graphics
• Apparel schematics
• Trim schematics
• Screenprint graphics
• Production artwork
• Technical specifications
• Graphic placement
• Print production
• Your design process and execution

Portfolios focused primarily on branding, illustration, conceptual design, or art direction without a strong emphasis on apparel production work are less aligned with the specific requirements of this opportunity.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.