Apparel Designer Color & Graphics (m/f/d)

For our client in the sportswear industry we are currently looking for an Apparel Designer – Color & Graphics (m/f/d) on a contract basis.

Independently develop colour and graphic concepts for the Sports Marketing Service Unit (SMSU) based on project briefs provided by the marketing team.
Create weekly designs for women’s and men’s apparel, including placed prints and all-over prints (AOPs).
Prepare and deliver designs using Adobe Illustrator or CLO.
Implement design changes based on feedback from weekly project meetings, including updates for marathon, handball and basketball club collections.
Create comprehensive tech packs for development teams and T1 suppliers, including:
Style sketches
Colour and material specifications
1:1-scale artwork
Graded artwork on apparel patterns
Colour iterations
AOP repeats
Exact artwork placement specifications
Hand over tech packs in Adobe Illustrator during Microsoft Teams sessions in accordance with SMSU deadlines and the defined costing framework.
Review the technical and commercial feasibility of apparel and artwork designs.
Revise tech packs based on feedback from development teams and T1 suppliers, including artwork adaptations, recolouring and cost-related adjustments.
Submit all design concepts and final documentation to the client for review and approval.

Extensive experience in apparel design, particularly in colour and graphic design.
Comprehensive understanding of the complete apparel design and development process.
Up-to-date knowledge of sportswear, consumer and graphic design trends.
Proven experience creating production-ready tech packs and artwork specifications.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; experience with CLO is highly desirable.
Experience with placed prints, all-over prints, pattern grading and colour development.
Ability to assess the production feasibility and costing implications of apparel graphics.
Independent, structured and deadline-oriented working style.
Strong communication and consulting skills when collaborating with marketing, development and supplier teams.
Professional working proficiency in English.

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