Graphic Designer - Apparel & Merchandise

About Dewdropz

Dewdropz is a premium outdoor lifestyle startup committed to crafting high-quality apparel, merchandise, and gear tailored for trekking, hiking, cycling, running, and everyday outdoor adventures. The company focuses on combining thoughtful design with exceptional quality and durable performance. As the brand grows from its launch phase to a full product portfolio, it seeks a talented designer to establish and own its visual identity.

Responsibilities

• Create original graphic designs for various merchandise including T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, caps, backpacks, bottles, and mugs.
• Develop seasonal collections inspired by brand themes.
• Prepare precise, print-ready artwork compatible with different printing techniques such as DTF, DTG, sublimation, and screen printing.
• Enhance AI-generated ideas and mockups into finalized, production-ready designs.
• Ensure a consistent design style across typography, color schemes, and illustrations as new products are introduced.
• Collaborate with vendors and printers on file specifications, sampling, and quality control prior to bulk production.
• Work closely with the founder to generate new merchandise concepts, packaging details, and brand storytelling elements.

Requirements

• Proven portfolio demonstrating expertise in apparel and merchandise graphic design, including illustration, typography, and layout.
• Familiarity with print production processes such as Direct-to-Film (DTF), Direct-to-Garment (DTG), sublimation, and screen printing, along with their effects on design and file preparation.
• Ability to deliver both vector (AI, EPS, SVG) and high-resolution raster (PNG, TIFF at 300 DPI) artwork as per print method.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or similar design software.
• Understanding of file preparation for both small-scale local printing and scalable bulk production.
• Strong enthusiasm for outdoor lifestyle products and ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment.
• Organized, proactive, and reliable with a strong sense of ownership over assignments and deadlines.

Growth Opportunities

• Expansion into packaging design including labels, tags, boxes, and enhancing the unboxing experience.
• Creation of social media content such as posts, reels covers, campaign creatives, and brand visuals.
• Development of marketing materials like lookbooks, catalogs, advertisements, and seasonal campaign assets.
• Possibility to advance to a Creative Lead role overseeing Dewdropz's comprehensive visual identity and managing other designers/freelancers.

Why Work with Dewdropz?

• Chance to build the brand’s visual identity from scratch.
• Direct collaboration with the company founder.
• Influence over every product launch.
• Clear opportunities for career growth and role expansion.

Additional Details

• Work Mode: Remote with occasional in-person meetings for coordination.
• Experience Required: 1 to 4 years.
• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Salary Range: ₹20,000 to ₹45,000 per month, negotiable based on experience and portfolio.
• Education: Graduation not mandatory.

How to Apply

Candidates should provide an updated resume and portfolio highlighting relevant apparel and merchandise designs. It's beneficial to include samples of print-ready files prepared for DTF, DTG, sublimation, or screen printing. Please also include your current and expected salary, notice period, and current location.