About Us
We are a fast-growing Australian sportswear business specializing in custom team wear, supporter wear, and performance apparel for clubs, academies, schools, and sporting organisations.
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Sportswear Graphic & Production Designer who can take ownership of the artwork process from concept through to factory-ready production files.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both creative design and technical production work and is looking to grow into a leadership position in the future. As the business expands, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help build systems, mentor junior designers, and lead a growing design team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create custom sportswear designs for clubs, teams, schools, and sporting organisations
- Design jerseys, shorts, training wear, basketball uniforms, polo shirts, jackets, supporter wear, and other apparel
- Develop professional mock ups and customer presentation visuals
- Apply logos, sponsors, names, and numbers accurately across multiple garment styles
- Create colourways and design variations based on customer requirements
Production Artwork
- Prepare print-ready artwork files for sublimation production
- Create garment panel artwork according to factory specifications
- Set up names, numbers, sponsor logos, and customization requirements accurately
- Ensure artwork is production-ready before release to manufacturing
- Maintain consistency in colours, branding, logo placement, and sizing
Production Support
- Liaise with production teams regarding artwork requirements
- Resolve artwork-related manufacturing issues
- Review files for accuracy before printing
- Manage revisions and customer change requests efficiently
- Ensure all jobs meet quality standards
Artwork & Systems Management
- Maintain organised artwork folders, templates, and logo libraries
- Build and improve reusable artwork templates and workflows
- Maintain production records and version control
- Support process improvements and automation initiatives within the design department
Preferred Candidate Profile
- 3 to 6 years experience in sportswear, activewear, teamwear, or custom apparel design
- Advanced Adobe Illustrator skills (mandatory)
- Strong understanding of sublimation printing processes
- Experience preparing production-ready garment artwork
- Experience working with garment panels and print layouts
- Strong understanding of sportswear construction and apparel manufacturing workflows
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills and file management practices
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Good written and spoken English communication skills
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Skills Required
- Adobe Illustrator
- Sportswear Design
- Sublimation Design
- Production Artwork
- Garment Panel Artwork
- Mockup Creation
- Print File Preparation
- Vector Artwork
- Typography & Layout Design
- Colour Management
- Bulk Name & Number Setup
- File Management & Organisation
What Success Looks Like
Within 6 months, you will:
- Independently manage artwork from customer approval through to production
- Reduce artwork errors and production delays
- Maintain organised and scalable artwork systems
- Support faster turnaround times across the business
- Become a trusted member of the production team
Why Join Us?
- High ownership and autonomy
- Opportunity to help shape systems and processes
- Exposure to both creative design and apparel manufacturing
- Work closely with leadership and production teams
- Prospect to build and improve the design department
- Clear pathway to grow into a Senior Designer, Design Lead, or Creative & Production Manager role
- Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of designers as the business expands
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a practical Adobe Illustrator assessment involving:
- Sportswear mock up creation
- Logo placement and branding
- Garment panel artwork setup
- Production file preparation
- Bulk name and number customization
This assessment is designed to evaluate both creative ability and production readiness.
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