Graphic Designer – Custom Apparel & Branding

About No Words Print Studio

No Words Print Studio is a growing custom apparel, embroidery, screen printing, branding, and promotional products company serving businesses, schools, sports teams, churches, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and organizations.

We are building a team of ambitious creatives who want more than just a job. We are looking for individuals who want to sharpen their skills, work on real client projects, learn the custom apparel industry, and potentially build their own brand while growing alongside our company.

This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience in design, branding, production, sales, and entrepreneurship while contributing to a fast-growing creative company.

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented and innovative Graphic Designer specializing in Custom Apparel and Branding to join our creative team.

This is NOT a fashion designer position.

We are looking for graphic designers who understand branding, typography, layout design, vector artwork, file preparation, print production requirements, and creative problem-solving.

In this role, you will transform ideas into professional, production-ready artwork while helping clients bring their brands to life through custom apparel, merchandise, logos, and marketing materials.

Key Responsibilities

Custom Apparel Design

Create custom apparel graphics for t-shirts, hoodies, hats, uniforms, and promotional merchandise
Design artwork for screen printing, embroidery, DTF, and other apparel decoration methods
Convert customer concepts into professional, production-ready designs
Create mockups and apparel presentations for clients

Branding & Identity Development

Design logos and visual identities
Develop branding assets for businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs
Maintain brand consistency across multiple products and marketing materials
Create branded merchandise collections

Production Artwork Preparation

Prepare files for embroidery and screen printing production
Convert artwork into vector format when necessary
Ensure proper sizing, resolution, DPI, color separations, and print specifications
Maintain production standards and quality control

Marketing & Digital Design

Create social media graphics and promotional materials
Design flyers, brochures, banners, and marketing collateral
Develop digital advertisements and online marketing assets
Assist with website graphics and digital branding projects

Collaboration & Project Management

Work directly with clients, sales representatives, and production staff
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Meet project deadlines while maintaining quality standards
Maintain organized project files and artwork archives

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Required

Adobe Illustrator proficiency
Strong understanding of vector artwork
Knowledge of branding and logo design
Understanding of typography and layout design
Experience preparing print-ready files
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent communication skills
Creative problem-solving mindset

Preferred

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
CorelDRAW
Figma
Sketch
InVision
Photography experience
Photo editing and manipulation
Video editing experience
Motion graphics experience
WordPress experience
Knowledge of HTML/CSS
Familiarity with embroidery digitizing and apparel production workflows

What We’re Looking For

We want individuals who:

Have a strong work ethic
Want to continuously improve their craft
Enjoy working in a creative environment
Can accept feedback and grow from it
Have an entrepreneurial mindset
Are interested in branding, business, and production
Want to build valuable long-term skills

Whether you’re an experienced designer or a hungry creative looking to develop professionally, we want to meet people who are willing to learn and contribute.

Compensation

Paid Position

Compensation structure may include:

Production-Based Compensation
Per-Project Compensation
Commission Opportunities
Performance Incentives
Growth Opportunities Within the Company

Compensation will be discussed during the interview process based on experience and skill level.

Interview Process

Step 1

Virtual Interview

Step 2

Second Virtual Interview

Step 3

In-Person Shop Interview

Portfolio Review

Applicants should be prepared to showcase examples of:

Logo design
Branding projects
Apparel graphics
Marketing materials
Production-ready artwork

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN (Hennepin County)