Graphic Designer II / III – Graphic Apparel

🏢 About FOCO

Team Beans/Forever Collectibles (FOCO) is a global leader in officially licensed sports and entertainment merchandise. FOCO proudly holds licenses across all major professional sports leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and NCAA, along with a growing portfolio of entertainment and character-based brands.

Our diverse product portfolio spans apparel, accessories, footwear, home goods, collectibles, and novelty items—designed and manufactured through a robust global supply chain. We bring fans closer to the teams, players, and moments they love through innovative, trend-driven design.

🎯 The Opportunity

FOCO is seeking a Graphic Designer II / III – Graphic Apparel to create original, commercially strong graphics for licensed apparel programs, with a focus on graphic T-shirts and fan-driven apparel.

This role is ideal for a designer with strong apparel graphics experience who can independently develop concepts, execute production-ready artwork, and work within league, team, and brand guidelines. Depending on experience, this position may be leveled as Graphic Designer II or Graphic Designer III.

This is an individual contributor role with opportunities to mentor junior designers, but it is not a direct people-management position.

🖌️ What You’ll Do

🎨 Apparel Graphic Design

Create original graphics for licensed sports and entertainment apparel, with a focus on graphic T-shirtsDevelop trend-forward, fan-focused artwork aligned with league, team, and brand guidelinesSupport seasonal collections, special programs, hot market opportunities, and retail initiativesBalance creativity with commercial needs, production feasibility, and speed to market

📝 Production & Technical Design

Build master artwork files and production-ready design packagesInclude accurate sizing, callouts, BOM details, print specifications, branding, and copyright requirementsPrepare files for screen print, heat transfer, embroidery, appliqué, and other apparel decoration methodsEnsure artwork is clean, accurate, and ready for internal review, licensor approval, and production

🔥 Trend & Concept Development

Research trends across sports, fashion, streetwear, licensed apparel, pop culture, music, entertainment, and retailDevelop mood boards, trend boards, and concept decksTranslate market insights into apparel graphics that resonate with fans and consumersContribute fresh ideas for seasonal assortments, capsule collections, and special initiatives

🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Licensing, Sales, and Production teamsSupport presentation decks, collection boards, line reviews, and approval materialsCommunicate design decisions clearly and professionallyManage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

✅ What You’ll Bring

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Apparel Design, or related field, or equivalent professional experience3–6+ years of experience in graphic design, apparel graphics, licensed apparel, or consumer productsStrong portfolio showcasing apparel graphics, graphic tees, typography, and production-ready design workAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesignStrong understanding of typography, color, composition, layout, and visual storytellingExperience creating production-ready artwork and technical art packagesKnowledge of apparel decoration techniques including screen print, heat transfer, embroidery, appliqué, and related methodsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects independently

Preferred

Experience working with licensed sports leagues such as the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and NCAAExperience with entertainment or character-based brandsExperience in retail, DTC, wholesale, or consumer products environmentsFamiliarity with project management tools, PLM systems, or licensor approval platformsPassion for sports, fan culture, apparel, and graphic design

🚨 Portfolio Requirement

A professional portfolio is required for this role. Candidates must provide a portfolio URL or PDF showcasing relevant work, including apparel graphics, graphic tees, typography, licensed product design, and production-ready artwork.

Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed.

🧠 Key Competencies

Apparel graphic designLicensed product designTypography and visual storytellingProduction art and technical executionTrend research and concept developmentCross-functional collaborationTime management in fast-paced environmentsIndependent project ownership

🌟 Why FOCO?

Design officially licensed products for the biggest sports leagues in the worldWork on real, market-facing apparel programs at scaleJoin a fast-growing, creative, and collaborative environmentGain exposure across design, licensing, merchandising, product development, and productionCompetitive benefits and employee merchandise discounts

🎉 Tryouts are open at FOCO!

If you’re passionate about sports, apparel graphics, and creating products fans love, we’d love to see your work. Apply now.