Graphic Designer & Production Lead

Graphic Designer & Production Lead

San Francisco Mercantile
San Francisco, CA (Bayview)
Full-time | On-site

Please include a cover letter about your interest in this position.

About Us

San Francisco Mercantile is a locally owned retail and wholesale company creating products inspired by the culture, history, and visual identity of San Francisco and California.

Since 2008, we’ve grown into a family of businesses—including San Francisco Mercantile Haight, San Francisco Mercantile Castro, Welcome Haight & Ashbury, SF Mercantile (wholesale) working with over 150 local artists and makers. We design and produce apparel, accessories, home goods, and gifts with much of our production handled in-house at our Bayview facility.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer & Production Lead to join our team. This role blends creative design, product development, and hands-on production oversight.

You’ll be responsible for creating original designs and ensuring they move efficiently through our in-house direct-to-garment (DTG) printing process.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys both creative work and production management in a fast-paced small business environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative

Create original artwork for apparel, accessories, and home goodsDesign packaging, labels, and product presentation materialsDevelop new product concepts inspired by San Francisco and California themesSupport branding, in-store signage, and visual merchandisingCreate graphics for website, email, and marketingProduct Development

Prepare production-ready artwork (print files, mockups, separations)Collaborate on new product ideas and seasonal collectionsWork with vendors and internal teams on sampling and productionProduction Oversight (DTG Printing)

Manage day-to-day DTG printing workflowPrioritize jobs and maintain efficient production schedulesEnsure quality control of printed productsTroubleshoot basic printing and file issuesCatalog & Marketing Support

Create wholesale catalogs and line sheetsOrganize product imagery and digital assetsMaintain consistency across all brand materialsQualifications

2–5+ years of graphic design experience (apparel or product design preferred)Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and PhotoshopExperience preparing files for print productionOrganized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlinesComfortable working in a fast-paced, small team environmentInterest in San Francisco and California culture, tourism, and designNice to Have:

DTG or apparel printing experiencePackaging or catalog design experienceBasic web design (Squarespace or similar)Compensation & Benefits

$65,000 – $70,000 per year (based on experience)Full-time, on-site positionOpportunities for growth within the companyWhy Join Us

Work for a creative, locally rooted San Francisco + California lifestyle brandBe involved in the full process from concept to finished productCollaborate with local artists and makersPlay a key role in shaping our products and brandHow to Apply

Please apply through Indeed and include:

ResumePortfolio (required)Brief note/cover letter about your interest in the role

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discountFlexible schedulePaid time offExperience:

apparel/Production design: 2 years (Required)Work Location: In person