Graphic Designer Apparel

It’s an amazing time to join O'Neill as we are riding the wave of change. Rise to your potential and help us take our legacy into the future.

Graphic Designer Apparel

Fulltime - 40 hours per week - Intermediate experience level

* please add your portfolio to your application

* please note that this is a product design role, not marketing

A Perfect Fit

As a Graphic Designer Apparel, you'll contribute to the creative development of our collections by creating innovative, trend-right and brand-relevant graphics and all-over prints. Working closely with the Design team and cross-functional partners, you'll translate trends, creative concepts and seasonal stories into impactful apparel graphics that reflect the O’Neill lifestyle and connect with our target audience.

Your responsibilities include:

Graphic Design & Creative Development

• Create and develop original apparel graphics and all-over prints for seasonal collections, ensuring designs are aligned with the O’Neill brand identity, target audience and creative direction.
• Translate creative concepts, ideas and seasonal themes into compelling graphic designs that strengthen the collection story and brand expression.
• Develop graphics that are trend-right, innovative and commercially relevant, based on trend research, market insights and consumer preferences.
• Explore new creative techniques, visual directions and print opportunities to continuously improve the product offering.

Collection & Product Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Designers, Product teams and other key stakeholders to ensure graphics support the seasonal line plan, product strategy and overall collection vision.
• Ensure visual consistency and storytelling across apparel collections by maintaining a strong connection with the O’Neill brand identity.
• Provide creative input throughout the product development process, balancing design ambition with commercial and production requirements.

Artwork & Production

• Create accurate, production-ready artwork files and design specifications for sampling and production.
• Apply knowledge of print techniques, materials and garment production processes to ensure graphics are technically feasible and visually impactful.
• Maintain and update graphic and print information within the product database to ensure accurate communication and efficient workflows throughout the development process.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth communication and effective execution of designs.
• Stay up to date with industry developments, trends and innovations in apparel graphics and printing techniques.
• Take ownership of projects, proactively identify opportunities and contribute ideas that improve creative processes and product outcomes.

Brand Values

Act as a role model for our corporate values by being Energetic, Resilient, Curious, Inclusive and Responsible in everything you do.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a creative and passionate Graphic Designer Apparel who combines strong design skills with a good understanding of trends, consumers and the O’Neill brand. You have a strong eye for detail, enjoy developing impactful graphics and are motivated to create designs that inspire our customers.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• A bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Apparel Design or a related creative field.
• 4-6 years of experience in apparel and/or sportswear graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing graphics and all-over prints.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with experience creating production-ready artwork.
• A strong understanding of apparel graphics, print techniques and the product development process.
• A passion for fashion, lifestyle, sportswear and emerging trends, with the ability to translate insights into relevant designs.
• A creative and curious mindset, always looking for new ideas, techniques and opportunities to improve.
• The ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness and production requirements.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with Designers, Product teams and other stakeholders.
• A proactive and resilient approach, taking ownership of projects and finding solutions when challenges arise.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Who will you work for?

As a brand created to enjoy nature, O'Neill sees it as its responsibility to actively preserve it and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world. Our Ocean Mission is how we stay close to Jack O'Neill's original words: "The ocean is alive, and we've got to take care of it".

What do we offer?

• A challenging position in an international, dynamic and young environment;
• Short communication lines and a creative place to work;
• A Health & Wellbeing program, for example HIIT & Yoga opportunities in the office and an Individual Wellbeing budget to spend;
• Staff discount, sample sales and fun team events;