Part Time
750
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Jul 23, 2026
Graphic Designer – Sportswear Apparel (Remote)
About the Role
We’re an established Australian-based custom apparel company looking for an experienced Graphic Designer to join our growing team. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who understands custom sportswear design and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
We’re looking for someone who can take a design from the initial customer brief through to final production-ready artwork while maintaining high quality, consistency and attention to detail.
Hours: 25–40 hours per week (depending on experience and availability)
Location: Remote. Part time - full time (opportunities)
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What You’ll Be Doing
* Create custom sportswear concepts from customer design briefs.
* Design jerseys, polos, singlets, shorts, hoodies, jackets and other apparel.
* Prepare production-ready artwork for sublimation printing.
* Complete customer revisions quickly and accurately.
* Work from existing company templates while also creating original concepts.
* Vectorise logos and artwork when required.
* Create AI-assisted concepts and refine them into production-ready designs.
* Ensure artwork follows garment construction and manufacturing specifications.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
* Work closely with our Australian sales and customer service team.
* Take projects from design request through to production-ready files.
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Essential Requirements
Must Have
* 3+ years’ experience in sportswear apparel design (or strong demonstrated experience).
* Excellent understanding of sublimated apparel and garment panel design.
* Strong Adobe Illustrator skills (essential).
* Experience preparing print-ready vector artwork.
* Understanding of colour matching, gradients, patterns and production limitations.
* Ability to work from customer briefs and create unique concepts.
* High attention to detail.
* Excellent English communication.
* Reliable internet connection.
* Able to work independently and manage deadlines.
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Bonus Skills
Experience with:
* AI design tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, etc.)
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* Slack
* Google Drive
* Sports branding
* Workwear and schoolwear apparel
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Software
You should be confident using:
* Adobe Illustrator (Expert)
* Adobe Photoshop
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* Slack
* Google Workspace
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What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate:
* Has genuine experience in the sportswear apparel industry.
* Understands sublimation printing and apparel production.
* Produces creative, modern and professional concepts.
* Works efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Can manage multiple jobs at once.
* Takes ownership of projects from start to finish.
* Is open to feedback and continual improvement.
* Wants a long-term position with opportunities to grow.
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Workflow
You’ll receive customer design requests through
Each project generally includes:
* Customer brief
* Logos
* Colour requirements
* Garment templates
* Sizing requirements
* Revision requests
You’ll then:
1. Produce the initial concept.
2. Complete revisions based on customer feedback.
3. Finalise artwork.
4. Prepare production-ready files for manufacturing.
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Turnaround Expectations
* Initial concepts: 2–3 business days
* Revisions: Within 24 hours where possible
* Strong communication if additional time is required.
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To Apply
Please include:
* Your resume.
* Portfolio showcasing sportswear apparel projects (this is essential).
* Examples of jerseys, polos, training shirts or sublimated apparel you’ve designed.
* Your Adobe Illustrator experience.
* Your availability (25–40 hours per week).
* Your expected hourly or monthly rate (AUD or USD).
* The word “SPORTSWEAR” at the top of your application so we know you’ve read the full advertisement.
Only applicants with relevant sportswear apparel experience (or an outstanding portfolio demonstrating equivalent capability) will be considered. We’re looking for someone interested in building a long-term career with an Australian company.