Graphic Designer 2

**Job Title: Graphic Designer 2 – Apparel Graphics Location: Beaverton, OR (PHK – Hybrid/Onsite) Duration: 7 Months Contract** About The Role We are seeking a talented and highly creative Graphic Designer 2 to support the Client SB lifestyle graphics team on a project-based engagement. This role will partner closely with production artists and cross-functional design teams to create innovative graphics across tee, fleece, and sportswear apparel categories. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of skate culture, streetwear aesthetics, and apparel graphics, along with the ability to translate creative concepts into compelling visual storytelling. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer passionate about graphics, innovation, and trend-driven storytelling within the skateboard and sportswear space. Key Responsibilities Design and develop graphics for tees, fleece, and sportswear cut-and-sew apparel Create innovative artwork aligned with skateboarding and streetwear culture Collaborate with production artists and apparel teams to execute seasonal graphic concepts Translate creative direction into commercially viable graphic solutions Support graphic development from concept through execution and production readiness Create artwork for patches, logos, typography, and illustration-heavy graphics Apply strong storytelling, trend research, and innovation into graphic concepts Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback effectively Assist in preparing graphics and schematics for production and screen printing processes when needed Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience in Graphic Design for Apparel Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong experience designing tee graphics, fleece graphics, and sportswear cut-and-sew graphics Experience working within skateboard, sportswear, or streetwear-inspired product categories Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, especially Illustrator and Photoshop Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Strong communication and organizational skills Portfolio showcasing apparel graphics and creative storytelling Preferred Qualifications Experience with skateboard culture graphics, streetwear, or sports-inspired artwork Experience creating schematics and preparing graphics for screen printing and production Illustration-heavy design background Experience designing logos, patches, and graphic branding elements Strong understanding of trends, innovation, and visual storytelling Ability to take direction and adapt quickly to feedback Previous experience within Client or a similar apparel/footwear industry environment preferred Portfolio Requirements Candidates Must Provide a Portfolio Demonstrating Apparel graphic design work Illustration-heavy graphics Skate culture, sportswear, or streetwear-inspired projects Strong storytelling and trend-forward creative execution Work Environment Location: PHK – Beaverton, OR Hybrid/onsite collaboration with Client SB lifestyle production artists Standard business working hours