Apparel Graphic Designer / Design Assistant

HireHawk

Apparel Graphic Designer at HireHawk creating graphics for clothing based on brand identity. Collaborating with stakeholders and iterating on designs for cut-and-sew garments.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in apparel graphic design, with a strong focus on creating original artwork and mockups for cut-and-sew garments. Possesses a solid understanding of branding, aesthetics, and current fashion trends, particularly in streetwear.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe IllustratorApparel Graphic DesignCut-and-Sew Design ProcessesMockup DevelopmentConcept Development

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignOriginal Artwork CreationGarment DevelopmentDesign Iteration WorkflowsVisual Storytelling

Soft Skills

IndependenceOwnership of Design OutputCollaboration with StakeholdersFeedback Iteration

Industry Keywords

Fashion DesignBrand IdentityTrend ResearchCohesive Brand AestheticStreetwear

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create original graphics for apparel (not marketing creatives)
Design artwork suitable for cut-and-sew garments
Translate brand identity into wearable designs
Develop mockups and visual representations of garments
Support design iteration cycles from concept to final product
Prepare production-ready files when needed
Conduct inspiration and trend research
Contribute to concept development and design direction
Help evolve and maintain a cohesive brand aesthetic
Work closely with stakeholders to align on vision and execution
Take feedback and iterate quickly while maintaining design quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5+ years of experience in apparel graphic design or fashion-related roles
Strong graphic design skills with a focus on apparel (Adobe Illustrator – required)
Ability to create original artwork from scratch (not just editing assets)
Experience with cut-and-sew design processes *(non-negotiable)*
Strong understanding of mockups, garment development, and iteration workflows
Experience contributing to concept development and creative research
Proven background in apparel or fashion design (graphics-focused)
Strong sense of branding, aesthetics, and visual storytelling
Ability to work independently and take ownership of design output
Solid understanding of current fashion trends, especially streetwear/apparel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to a **$200K+ perk marketplace** with discounts on 150+ global services.
Option to **withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings** before payday.