We are seeking a highly creative and trend-driven Fashion Graphic Artist Merchandiser to join our growing design team. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong graphic design skills with a keen merchandising mindset and a passion for athleisure, sportswear, and accessories.
The successful candidate will play a key role in bringing product concepts to life—from initial inspiration and trend research through design development, CAD creation, merchandising, and final production. Working closely with the Art Director and cross-functional teams, you will help create compelling collections that resonate with today's active consumer.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop creative concepts, graphics, prints, and product ideas aligned with seasonal trends and brand direction.
- Create detailed CADs, technical sketches, colorways, and presentation boards for product development.
- Assist in building cohesive collections across athleisure apparel, sportswear, and accessories categories.
- Research fashion, athletic, and lifestyle trends, consumer insights, competitive products, and emerging market opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Art Director and product development teams to translate creative vision into commercially successful products.
- Participate in the merchandising process, helping define product assortments, color palettes, graphic stories, and collection architecture.
- Prepare artwork and production-ready files for vendors and manufacturers.
- Review samples and provide design feedback throughout the development process.
- Ensure product designs align with brand standards, quality expectations, and target customer needs.
- Maintain awareness of market trends, fabrics, trims, embellishments, graphics, and printing techniques.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in fashion design, graphic design, merchandising, or a related product development role.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design software.
- Experience creating CADs, technical sketches, and presentation materials.
- Strong understanding of apparel construction, graphics, print development, and product merchandising.
- Experience in athleisure, activewear, sporting goods, or accessories is highly preferred.
- Excellent creative, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commercial awareness with an eye for both fashion trends and consumer appeal.
What We're Looking For
- A highly creative individual who can generate fresh ideas and bring them to life.
- Someone who understands both design and merchandising, balancing creativity with commercial success.
- A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys taking ownership of projects from concept to completion.
- Passion for sports, active lifestyles, fashion trends, and innovative product development.
Work Location: In person
