Graphic & Technical Designer

**COMPANY** 🌱
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RYZE was founded in 2019 by Andrée Werner and Rashad Hossain, out of a parents' basement, with a mission to change daily health, starting with the morning routine: a nutrient-dense mushroom coffee delivering clean energy, mental clarity, and immune support. Built on a Direct-to-Consumer foundation with a performance marketing engine, RYZE achieved hockey-stick growth and a community of over 1 million active subscribers.

DTC remains the foundation, but RYZE has expanded into mass retail, quickly becoming the #2 items in Target's overall coffee category and is now executing a multi-channel expansion, with a cross-category launch coming in early 2027. RYZE is uniquely positioned to redefine how people think about daily wellness.

We’re a lean, fast-moving, mission-driven team who believe daily rituals create the foundation for living your greatest life, and we’re just getting started!

**WHAT YOU'LL DO** 🎯
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We’re hiring a Graphic & Technical Designer to own merch design from first sketch to production-ready files, supporting merch on site, at retail, on TikTok Shop, and at events. This role covers both sides of the discipline: creative concepting and the unglamorous details — Pantone matching, tech packs, and sample review — with equal care.

You’ll work closely with the Brand Merchandise & Production Manager to bring merch collections to life across apparel, drinkware, bags, stickers, keychains, packaging inserts, and event swag — building seasonal, launch, and event-specific collections that stay cohesive with the brand wherever they show up.

Responsibilities will include:

**Graphic Design**

* Concept and design merch across categories including apparel, drinkware, bags, stickers, keychains, packaging inserts, and event swag.
* Adapt brand identity, illustration, and typography to each product’s size, material, and print method.
* Build seasonal, launch, and event-specific merch collections that stay cohesive with the brand across site, retail, TikTok Shop, influencer, and experiential touchpoints.
* Create mockups and renderings for internal review and stakeholder approval.

**Technical Design**

* Produce tech packs with construction details, placements, measurements, colorways, trims, and labels.
* Prepare production-ready artwork: vector separations, Pantone and thread color callouts, embroidery and screen-print files, die lines, and bleed.
* Specify materials, fabrics, and decoration methods (screen print, embroidery, DTG, woven labels, enamel, debossing, and more).
* Review vendor samples and proofs against specs, and provide clear revision notes.
* Create and maintain the DTO for each merch order, documenting vendor pricing and artwork release so approvals are clear before production begins.

**Production & Collaboration**

* Work alongside the Merch Manager on production, and with vendors and factories to confirm feasibility, minimums, and timelines.
* Collaborate with the Merch Manager, Marketing, and Operations on budgets, quantities, and delivery deadlines.
* Maintain an organized library of merch files, specs, and approved vendor information.
* Flag cost, quality, or timeline risks early and propose alternatives.

**Professional Qualifications**

* 3+ years designing physical merchandise or consumer products, in-house or at an agency.
* Expert-level Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; strong across the full Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and more).
* Comfortable creating 3D mockups to present and refine merch designs before production.
* Experience with 3D rendering tools such as Blender, Adobe Dimension, CLO 3D, SketchUp, Keyshot, or Rhino.
* Hands-on experience building tech packs and production-ready files for apparel and/or hard goods.
* Strong grasp of print and decoration methods, color management, and file prep for each.
* Solid typography, layout, and illustration skills with a clear eye for brand consistency.
* Comfortable communicating with vendors and factories and reviewing physical samples.
* Strong organization: able to manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously.
* Familiarity with Figma and Asana for design collaboration and project tracking.
* Clear written and visual communication when giving feedback and documenting specs.

**Core Compentencies**

* **Graphic design for merch** — Concepts and executes across product categories with a strong eye for brand consistency, typography, and illustration. Knows what looks good on a mug vs. a tee.
* **Technical design & file prep** — Builds production-ready files correctly the first time — vector separations, Pantone callouts, embroidery files, die lines. Vendors can work from the files without back-and-forth.
* **Tech pack development** — Produces complete tech packs with construction details, placements, measurements, colorways, and trims that leave no room for interpretation.
* **3D rendering & mockup** — Creates realistic mockups that let stakeholders approve designs with confidence before production begins.
* **Sample & proof review** — Catches spec deviations in physical samples and proofs and gives revision notes that get fixed on the next round.
* **Cross-functional collaboration** — Works effectively with the Merch Manager, Marketing, and Operations — and communicates clearly with vendors and factories.
* **Risk flagging** — Identifies cost, quality, or timeline risks early and comes with a proposed alternative, not just a problem.

**WHAT WE OFFER** 🌟
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* Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
* Comprehensive benefits package
* Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
* Access to tools, resources, and training to support success in the role.