Merchandise Graphic Designer- Part Time

The Knoxville Ice Bears are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Merchandise Graphic Designer to help bring our brand to life through unique, fan-focused apparel and retail products. We are looking for someone to work 10-15 hours per week. This role is responsible for designing merchandise collections, promotional items, and specialty products that capture the energy of Ice Bears hockey and connect with our passionate fan base. The ideal candidate combines strong graphic design skills with an understanding of apparel decoration, current merchandise trends, and sports branding. If you're passionate about creating products that fans are excited to wear and collect, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll DoDesign graphics for t-shirts, hoodies, hats, accessories, and help plan future product categoriesHelp brainstorm graphic concepts, slogans, phrases, and collection ideasCreate artwork that aligns with our mission while feeling elevated, relevant, and wearableStay on top of design, fashion, and cultural trendsCollaborate closely with our team on upcoming launches and campaignsPrepare production-ready files for printPhotograph all new products
Bonus SkillsEcommerce or direct-to-consumer brand experienceIllustration skillsCreative direction, branding, or photography experienceProduct development or merchandising experienceAbility to help plan seasonal collections, silhouettes, color palettes, and product assortments in addition to graphic design
What We're Looking ForStrong portfolio of apparel graphics, branding, or consumer productsMust be familiar with Adobe Cloud SuiteExcellent typography and layout skillsAbility to create simple, memorable designs with strong commercial appealA self-starter who enjoys contributing ideas, not just executing instructions
Please submit the following:Your portfolioExamples of apparel graphics you've designed
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.