Graphic Designer
Love sports? Love seeing products you worked on in real stores?
We create licensed merchandise for many of the biggest college and professional sports teams in the country. Our designers work directly with official team logos, colors, and brand guidelines to produce products that end up on shelves across the country.
If you enjoy bringing designs to life through precision, organization, and strong production skills, this role might be a great fit.
Our company has been named a Top Workplace by The Tennessean six out of the last seven years, and we’re continuing to grow.
We’re looking for a Graphic Designer focused on production execution and product design to join our Creative team.
Position Summary
The Graphic Designer is responsible for preparing accurate, production-ready artwork and mockups using licensed sports brand assets. This role supports customer orders by building designs within established templates, managing revisions, and ensuring artwork meets both customer specifications and licensor brand guidelines.
In addition to production work, designers on our team also create custom artwork and product designs based on customer requests and emerging trends in the sports retail marketplace.
This position is ideal for designers who enjoy working quickly, staying organized, and producing clean, accurate artwork at scale, while also contributing creative ideas that resonate with sports fans.
Successful designers on our team are curious, proactive, entrepreneurial thinkers, strong communicators, and comfortable taking initiative to solve problems and improve workflows.
Is This Role the Right Fit for You?
This role is best suited for designers who enjoy executing clean, accurate artwork in a fast-paced production environment.
Much of the work involves preparing artwork using existing assets, applying designs within templates, and ensuring files are production-ready.
Designers who thrive here tend to enjoy:
• Working with established brand guidelines and licensed artwork
• Producing accurate files and mockups quickly and efficiently
• Managing multiple projects at once while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Seeing their designs move quickly from concept to finished product
If you're primarily looking for a role focused on conceptual branding, campaign ideation, or long-form creative exploration, this position may not be the best fit.
What You'll Do
• Prepare artwork files for production using licensed brand assets and established templates
• Generate product mockups to illustrate finished designs for internal teams and customers
• Manage artwork revisions based on customer requests and licensor feedback
• Ensure designs follow brand guidelines, color specifications, and artwork standards
• Create custom artwork and product designs based on specific customer requests
• Develop new artwork concepts inspired by trends in the collegiate and professional sports retail market
• Translate sports branding, team culture, and fan trends into product-ready designs
• Organize and maintain artwork assets and production files
• Collaborate with production, sales, and creative teams to ensure accurate execution of orders
• Work efficiently within a high-volume production environment while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Identify opportunities to streamline repetitive design and production workflows
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Entrepreneurial mindset — you look for ways to improve how things are done
• Curiosity and initiative — you ask questions and take action to solve problems
• Strong communication skills across multiple teams
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Ability to implement feedback and revisions quickly and effectively
• Interest in sports culture and fan merchandise trends
Required Skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Strong understanding of preparing artwork for production
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Organized, detail-oriented working style
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
• Experience working with print production or product design
• Experience designing consumer products or retail merchandise
• Familiarity with working within brand guidelines or licensed assets
• Experience generating product mockups for retail or e-commerce
• Experience with SAP or other production workflow systems
• Interest in college and professional sports
Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field preferred.
Equivalent experience will also be considered.
Portfolio Expectations
When applying, please include a portfolio showcasing relevant design work. We’re especially interested in seeing examples that demonstrate:
• Product or merchandise design (apparel, drinkware, accessories, etc.)
• Work created within brand guidelines or licensed assets
• Examples of custom artwork created for specific audiences or themes
• Mockups or product presentations used for retail or e-commerce
• Designs inspired by sports culture, fan traditions, or team branding
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
• Strong attention to detail and consistency — you take pride in producing clean, accurate artwork that moves smoothly into production
• Entrepreneurial mindset — you look for ways to improve how things are done rather than just following the process as-is
• Curiosity and initiative — when something isn’t clear, you ask questions, dig deeper, and take action to find a solution
• Strong communication skills — you can clearly communicate with teammates across production, sales, and creative teams to keep projects moving
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Ability to take feedback and revisions constructively and respond quickly with thoughtful updates
• A proactive approach to organization and workflow efficiency
Salary Range: 45-55k
