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Freelance Senior Graphic Designer (Sportswear & Apparel) F/M [AQ-26057]

AquentBerlin, Berlin, Germany
Remote · EUMid-Senior Level

Skills

  • GRAPHIC DESIGN
  • SPORTSWEAR DESIGN
  • APPAREL DESIGN
  • ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
  • CLO 3D
  • TECH PACK DEVELOPMENT
  • TEXTILE PRINTING
  • SCREEN PRINTING
  • HEAT TRANSFERS
  • SUBLIMATION
  • GARMENT PRODUCTION
  • COLOR MANAGEMENT

About the role

In preparation for upcoming major international athletic events (2028 cycle), our client is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Graphic Designer specializing in sportswear and performance apparel.

Operating as an autonomous external specialist partnering with sports marketing and apparel design teams, you will design impactful graphics, country wording concepts, and prints across men’s and women’s apparel lines.

Scope of Work & Deliverables

  • Apparel Graphic Design:
    • Autonomously conceptualize and execute country wording concepts and graphic themes based on creative project briefs.
    • Develop design executions across men's and women’s apparel collections, including placed heat transfers and all-over prints (AOP).
    • Deliver all design assets built to specification in Adobe Illustrator or CLO 3D.
  • Tech Pack Development & Handover:
    • Build comprehensive tech packs and handover documentation for product development and Tier-1 manufacturing partners: color callouts, substrate/material details, 1:1 scale artwork, graded artwork on apparel patterns, and color iterations.
    • Ensure design feasibility within targeted costing envelopes and manufacturing constraints.
    • Implement technical adjustments, artwork revisions, and recoloring based on factory feasibility and production feedback.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment & Updates:
    • Lead technical handovers with development teams via remote check-ins.
    • Integrate design adjustments following weekly milestone updates across core event collections and capsule packs.
Candidate Profile

  • Proven track record in sportswear graphic design and apparel execution.
  • Deep understanding of current global athletic apparel and consumer trends.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; working knowledge of CLO 3D is a strong asset.
  • Solid technical knowledge of garment production, textile printing methods (screen printing, heat transfers, sublimation), and factory tech-pack standards.
  • Strong autonomy, attention to detail, and ability to deliver production-ready assets independently within tight deadlines.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken) for international remote collaboration.

Assignment Overview

  • Location: 100% Remote
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: until December 18, 2026
  • Contrat : Freelancer
  • Client: Global athletic apparel brand
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