Merchandise Design Manager (Product Design)

Role responsibilities

The Merchandise Design Manager will lead the creative direction and graphic design of licensed consumer products across the league's brands. They will partner with cross-functional teams to develop commercially viable assortments while maintaining brand integrity and visual consistency.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5–8+ years of experience in apparel, graphic, or consumer product design with expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. A strong portfolio showcasing apparel graphics and technical package development is required.

Key skills

Graphic Design, Product Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Tech Packs, Apparel Construction, Print Production, Project Management, Vendor Management, Creative Direction, Trend Analysis, Brand Stewardship, Product Development, Communication

Keywords

Merchandise Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Tech Packs, Apparel, Licensed Merchandise, Brand Stewardship, Vendor Management, Product Development, Screen Printing, Embroidery, Sublimation, Trend Analysis, Sports Marketing, Retail, Creative Services