Graphic Designer

About Frontier:

At Frontier, we help companies grow full-time, cross-functional teams abroad. We hire the smartest people, and we place them in the best companies. We have placed over 800 hires across 50 different US based startups and high growth companies.  

Graphic Designer (Full-Time — Remote)

We are seeking a Mid-Level Graphic Apparel Designer to join our design team as a full-time remote employee. This role supports daily design development for licensed apparel and accessories while collaborating closely with our U.S. team in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

This position requires strong English communication skills, the ability to work U.S. business hours, and a high level of ownership in a fast-paced licensed fashion environment.

The designer will contribute to Men’s, Women’s, and/or Accessories programs and is expected to quickly learn our processes and begin producing retail-ready artwork. The role offers growth into advanced licensed product development and trend-driven commercial design.

Please submit an online portfolio with your application. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered.

Working Requirements (Important)

• Must be fluent in written and spoken English.

• Available to work Ripple Junction business hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM EST

  • Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM EST

  • Lunch Break: 1 hour daily

• Reliable high-speed internet and professional work-from-home setup required.

• Daily communication via Microsoft Teams and email.

• Ability to attend live design reviews, feedback sessions, and collaboration meetings with the U.S. team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Commercial Art, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 2+ years of experience designing graphics for apparel or licensed consumer products.

• Strong understanding of Western retail aesthetics and pop-culture markets.

• Online portfolio demonstrating commercial product design.

Core Responsibilities

Design & Creative Development

• Create on-trend, marketable licensed and original graphics aligned with brand direction.

• Translate trend direction into products that meet customer needs.

• Apply fashion, graphic, and pop-culture trends appropriate for U.S. retail.

• Design within licensor style guides and approval requirements.

• Develop original graphic elements to supplement provided materials.

• Execute daily revisions based on licensor and internal feedback.

Collaboration & Communication

• Participate in live design critique meetings with the U.S. team.

• Communicate clearly and proactively in English.

• Collaborate with production and approvals teams to meet print limitations and deadlines.

• Support presentation and pitch creation for new licenses and customers.

Research & Process

• Conduct research on customers, competitors, and retail trends.

• Gather verbiage, graphic direction, and concept inspiration for licenses.

• Maintain file organization standards and naming conventions.

• Assist in preparation of customer-specific assortments and design rounds.

Must-Have Skills

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Strong digital illustration, typography, and composition skills.

• Ability to apply existing art trends accurately.

• Comfortable working from written feedback and markups.

• Passion for pop culture, entertainment, fashion, and licensed brands.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing for U.S. retail brands or licensors.

• Understanding of apparel embellishment techniques.

• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Acrobat, and Bridge.

• Familiarity with screen printing and DTG printing limitations (training provided).

• Experience preparing print-ready production files.