3–5+ years experience in apparel graphic design or garment industry. Please refer to the job advert for further information.
Graphic Designer – Apparel & Digital Printing
Department: Design / Production Support
Reports To: Management / Production Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a creative and technically skilled Graphic Designer specializing in apparel and garment printing to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in apparel artwork creation, digital printing techniques, and customer coordination. This role requires working closely with customers, production teams, and management to develop designs, approve artwork, and support production processes including DTF, sublimation, and screen printing.
The candidate should also have a strong interest in market trends, product development, and new printing technologies to help introduce innovative designs and improve production processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Graphic Design & Artwork Development
- Create apparel graphics and artwork based on customer requirements.
- Prepare and modify designs for DTF, sublimation, and screen printing processes.
- Develop screen printing positives and artwork files for production.
- Ensure artwork files meet production specifications and printing standards.
- Perform color matching and design adjustments suitable for different fabric types.
Customer Communication & Order Coordination
- Communicate with customers through email, messaging platforms, and calls to discuss artwork and design requirements.
- Prepare and send design proofs for customer approval for CMT and FOB orders.
- Handle customer inquiries, quotations, and promotional orders.
- Visit customers when required to discuss orders, artwork, and project requirements.
Printing & Production Support
- Operate and support Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing machines.
- Prepare artwork and files for sublimation printing.
- Work with screen printing department to provide accurate positives and design instructions.
- Coordinate with technicians and production teams to troubleshoot design or printing issues.
Product Development & Market Research
Conduct market research to identify new fashion trends, designs, and print techniques.
Collaborate with the sample development team to create new designs for:
- In-house brands
- Retail collections
- Customer product lines
Explore new embellishment techniques and design concepts to introduce innovative products.
Inventory & Equipment Coordination
- Manage and request stock requirements for DTF and sublimation printing materials.
- Ensure sufficient materials are available to maintain monthly production output and turnover.
Innovation & Process Improvement
Work with technicians and production teams to:
- Implement new printing technologies
- Improve embellishment techniques
- Solve technical design challenges
- Research and propose new methods and technologies to enhance design and production capabilities.
Reporting & Management Support
- Provide regular updates and reports to management regarding:
- Market trends
- Design developments
- Printing technology improvements
- Assist management with technology upgrades and sourcing decisions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education
- Diploma / Degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field (preferred).
Experience
- 3–5+ years experience in apparel graphic design or garment industry.
- Experience working with DTF printing, sublimation printing, and screen printing processes.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in design software such as:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- CorelDRAW (optional)
- Knowledge of fabric types and print compatibility.
- Experience preparing production-ready artwork files.
Additional Skills
- Strong creative and design sense for apparel graphics.
- Good communication skills for dealing with customers and internal teams.
- Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot printing or design issues.
- Interest in fashion trends and product development.
- Ability to work collaboratively with production, technical, and management teams.
Key Competencies
- Creativity and innovation
- Attention to detail
- Customer communication
- Technical understanding of garment printing
- Trend awareness and market insight
- Problem solving and adaptability
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