APPAREL GRAPHIC DESIGNER - TECHICAL SPORTS/ PRINT
Menswear | Technical Sportswear |Accessories / Print & Graphics
Central Manchester - full time head office based
Our client — a high-growth D2C sports & streetwear brand — is on the lookout for a talented and versatile Apparel Graphic Designer with 3 years experience to join their fast-moving creative team.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical sports graphics and trend-driven streetwear, with a sharp eye for typography, detail, and multiple graphic handwriting styles.
The Opportunity
You’ll play a key role in shaping seasonal collections, creating impactful graphics that elevate the brand across mens, womens & kidswear, including garments, footwear, and accessories.
If you love switching between precision-led performance graphics and bold, edgy streetwear visuals, this role is for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Designing original graphics: placement prints, AOPs, embroideries, trims, logos & typography
Balancing commercial awareness with creative innovation and future trend direction
Preparing production-ready artwork (accurate sizing, colour separations & formats)
Collaborating closely with fashion designers, garment techs & product teams from concept to final execution
Researching trends, references & graphic directions aligned to brand DNA
Liaising with suppliers and factories to ensure accurate production
Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced fashion environment
Taking feedback on board and iterating designs efficiently
Skills & Experience
3+ years’ experience as a Graphic Designer within fashion/apparel
Strong knowledge of garment graphics, print techniques & embellishments
Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (AI knowledge a bonus)
Experience creating production-ready artwork
Strong understanding of how graphics translate onto garments
Ability to adapt creatively while maintaining brand consistency
Confident collaborator with a commercial mindset
Excellent organisation and time-management skills
✨ Bonus Points
Experience across both sportswear & streetwear (essential)
Knowledge of all-over print patterns
Passion for youth culture, fashion & graphic storytelling
🙌 The Ideal Person
Trend-aware but brand-focused
Proactive, organised & adaptable
Comfortable taking creative direction — and bringing ideas to the table
Detail-driven with strong visual storytelling skills
please email cv and apparel graphic portfolio to info@houseoffashionltd.com