Apparel Designer

Company Description Founded in Los Angeles in 2023, BioBlanks is an end-to-end sustainable manufacturing platform leveraging innovative practices to create custom apparel for modern businesses and creators. It is no secret that "swag" and "merch" has become synonymous with cheap and undesirable clothing to be worn once and never thought of again. We spent the past 3 years building a proprietary process in downtown Los Angeles to create apparel that rivals your favorite luxury brand while ensuring that the garments are kind to the earth. We use traceable organic materials, low-impact dyes, and regenerative manufacturing methods to ensure our customers not only love our merch, but the earth does as well. And the best part? We handle every step from design, sourcing, production, and delivery to make sure our clients can stay focused on what they do best—building a killer brand.Job Responsibilities Lead design projects from initial concept through final production-ready files, bringing creative ideas to client briefs while ensuring every detail meets our quality standards. Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to translate their vision into compelling apparel graphics, incorporating feedback throughout the design process. Prepare and finalize all artwork for production, including proper file formats, export settings, and color specifications for print. Maintain organized project documentation in Notion and Google Drive, including technical sheets, status updates, and asset libraries. Contribute to brainstorms and creative sessions with fresh ideas that push beyond conventional approaches to apparel design. Proactively identify opportunities to improve design workflows, templates, and processes as the company scales.Hard Skills Proficient in vector and raster-based graphics Experience in traditional illustration (hand-drawing) Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma, including export settings, preparation for print, and required file formats (required) Proficient in web-based tools such as Notion, Google Drive, and Google Sheets 3+ years experience as a graphic designer (required) 2+ years experience as an apparel designer (preferred) Experience working with clients and managing projects (required) Experience with color separation of artwork for printing (preferred) Experience in a startup, agency, or small company environment (preferred) Proficient English fluency (preferred) Intermediate English fluency (required)Soft Skills Self-starter who takes initiative without needing to be asked Excited to solve problems creatively and think outside the box Strong team player and contributor to company culture Low ego—open to feedback and willing to adapt Not afraid to make mistakes and sees them as opportunities to improve Obsessed with aesthetics and visual design Highly curious with good taste and references within the creative arts Highly productive with strong organizational skills Clear and responsive communicator Passionate about pursuing excellence in all work Thrives on collaboration and constructive feedback Responsible and reliable Wants to grow with a company long-term and build from the ground upCompensation & Job Information Full-Time (40 hours weekly) Unlimited PTO Monthly wellness stipend Paid biweekly · Contractor